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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 578,028.76, 797,691.06 and 348,584.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 578,028.76, 797,691.06 and 348,584.92 is: 481,054.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    578,028.76 : 797,691.06 = 348,584.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    578,028.76/797,691.06 = 348,584.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    578,028.76x = 797,691.06 × 348,584.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    578,028.76x = 278,063,074,334.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 278,063,074,334.82/578,028.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 481,054.05

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