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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 578,225.88, 797,581.49 and 463,779.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 578,225.88, 797,581.49 and 463,779.14 is: 639,718.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    578,225.88 : 797,581.49 = 463,779.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    578,225.88/797,581.49 = 463,779.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    578,225.88x = 797,581.49 × 463,779.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    578,225.88x = 369,901,651,205.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 369,901,651,205.32/578,225.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 639,718.26

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