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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 578,177.19, 797,828.40 and 336,491.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 578,177.19, 797,828.40 and 336,491.82 is: 464,326.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    578,177.19 : 797,828.40 = 336,491.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    578,177.19/797,828.40 = 336,491.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    578,177.19x = 797,828.40 × 336,491.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    578,177.19x = 268,462,730,363.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 268,462,730,363.69/578,177.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 464,326.05

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