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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 578,038.02, 797,960.28 and 336,232.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 578,038.02, 797,960.28 and 336,232.50 is: 464,156.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    578,038.02 : 797,960.28 = 336,232.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    578,038.02/797,960.28 = 336,232.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    578,038.02x = 797,960.28 × 336,232.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    578,038.02x = 268,300,179,845.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 268,300,179,845.10/578,038.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 464,156.63

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