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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 578,065.08, 797,777.02 and 333,126.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 578,065.08, 797,777.02 and 333,126.04 is: 459,741.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    578,065.08 : 797,777.02 = 333,126.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    578,065.08/797,777.02 = 333,126.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    578,065.08x = 797,777.02 × 333,126.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    578,065.08x = 265,760,299,475.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 265,760,299,475.60/578,065.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 459,741.14

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