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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 578,140.35, 797,738.51 and 363,127.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 578,140.35, 797,738.51 and 363,127.26 is: 501,055.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    578,140.35 : 797,738.51 = 363,127.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    578,140.35/797,738.51 = 363,127.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    578,140.35x = 797,738.51 × 363,127.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    578,140.35x = 289,680,597,517.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 289,680,597,517.15/578,140.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 501,055.84

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