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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 578,063.08, 797,774.26 and 333,124.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 578,063.08, 797,774.26 and 333,124.04 is: 459,738.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    578,063.08 : 797,774.26 = 333,124.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    578,063.08/797,774.26 = 333,124.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    578,063.08x = 797,774.26 × 333,124.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    578,063.08x = 265,757,784,499.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 265,757,784,499.21/578,063.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 459,738.38

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