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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 578,141.85, 797,740.58 and 363,128.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 578,141.85, 797,740.58 and 363,128.76 is: 501,057.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    578,141.85 : 797,740.58 = 363,128.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    578,141.85/797,740.58 = 363,128.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    578,141.85x = 797,740.58 × 363,128.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    578,141.85x = 289,682,545,801.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 289,682,545,801.44/578,141.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 501,057.91

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