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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 578,243.51, 798,059.52 and 333,181.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 578,243.51, 798,059.52 and 333,181.34 is: 459,838.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    578,243.51 : 798,059.52 = 333,181.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    578,243.51/798,059.52 = 333,181.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    578,243.51x = 798,059.52 × 333,181.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    578,243.51x = 265,898,534,617.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 265,898,534,617.15/578,243.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 459,838.34

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