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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 578,111.76, 798,026.04 and 381,849.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 578,111.76, 798,026.04 and 381,849.84 is: 527,105.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    578,111.76 : 798,026.04 = 381,849.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    578,111.76/798,026.04 = 381,849.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    578,111.76x = 798,026.04 × 381,849.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    578,111.76x = 304,726,115,689.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 304,726,115,689.83/578,111.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 527,105.89

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