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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 578,245.62, 798,062.44 and 333,183.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 578,245.62, 798,062.44 and 333,183.46 is: 459,841.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    578,245.62 : 798,062.44 = 333,183.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    578,245.62/798,062.44 = 333,183.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    578,245.62x = 798,062.44 × 333,183.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    578,245.62x = 265,901,205,055.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 265,901,205,055.24/578,245.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 459,841.28

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