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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 578,059.24, 797,752.74 and 323,395.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 578,059.24, 797,752.74 and 323,395.24 is: 446,302.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    578,059.24 : 797,752.74 = 323,395.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    578,059.24/797,752.74 = 323,395.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    578,059.24x = 797,752.74 × 323,395.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    578,059.24x = 257,989,438,812.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 257,989,438,812.96/578,059.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 446,302.77

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