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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 578,132.08, 797,628.49 and 336,362.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 578,132.08, 797,628.49 and 336,362.87 is: 464,068.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    578,132.08 : 797,628.49 = 336,362.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    578,132.08/797,628.49 = 336,362.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    578,132.08x = 797,628.49 × 336,362.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    578,132.08x = 268,292,609,243.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 268,292,609,243.33/578,132.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 464,068.02

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