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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 578,040.02, 797,963.04 and 336,234.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 578,040.02, 797,963.04 and 336,234.50 is: 464,159.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    578,040.02 : 797,963.04 = 336,234.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    578,040.02/797,963.04 = 336,234.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    578,040.02x = 797,963.04 × 336,234.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    578,040.02x = 268,302,703,772.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 268,302,703,772.88/578,040.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 464,159.39

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