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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 578,192.46, 797,867.05 and 320,051.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 578,192.46, 797,867.05 and 320,051.94 is: 441,650.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    578,192.46 : 797,867.05 = 320,051.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    578,192.46/797,867.05 = 320,051.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    578,192.46x = 797,867.05 × 320,051.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    578,192.46x = 255,358,897,214.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 255,358,897,214.58/578,192.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 441,650.34

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