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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 578,118.92, 797,783.76 and 319,996.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 578,118.92, 797,783.76 and 319,996.37 is: 441,583.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    578,118.92 : 797,783.76 = 319,996.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    578,118.92/797,783.76 = 319,996.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    578,118.92x = 797,783.76 × 319,996.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    578,118.92x = 255,287,908,339.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 255,287,908,339.42/578,118.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 441,583.73

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