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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 578,064.08, 797,775.64 and 333,125.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 578,064.08, 797,775.64 and 333,125.04 is: 459,739.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    578,064.08 : 797,775.64 = 333,125.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    578,064.08/797,775.64 = 333,125.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    578,064.08x = 797,775.64 × 333,125.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    578,064.08x = 265,759,041,986.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 265,759,041,986.03/578,064.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 459,739.76

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