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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 578,262.76, 797,850.90 and 333,187.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 578,262.76, 797,850.90 and 333,187.48 is: 459,711.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    578,262.76 : 797,850.90 = 333,187.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    578,262.76/797,850.90 = 333,187.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    578,262.76x = 797,850.90 × 333,187.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    578,262.76x = 265,833,930,786.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 265,833,930,786.73/578,262.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 459,711.31

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