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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 578,059.77, 797,723.18 and 323,411.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 578,059.77, 797,723.18 and 323,411.16 is: 446,307.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    578,059.77 : 797,723.18 = 323,411.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    578,059.77/797,723.18 = 323,411.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    578,059.77x = 797,723.18 × 323,411.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    578,059.77x = 257,992,583,409.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 257,992,583,409.08/578,059.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 446,307.80

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