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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 578,149.38, 797,750.88 and 363,136.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 578,149.38, 797,750.88 and 363,136.26 is: 501,068.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    578,149.38 : 797,750.88 = 363,136.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    578,149.38/797,750.88 = 363,136.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    578,149.38x = 797,750.88 × 363,136.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    578,149.38x = 289,692,270,974.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 289,692,270,974.91/578,149.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 501,068.20

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