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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 578,307.66, 797,969.34 and 363,295.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 578,307.66, 797,969.34 and 363,295.44 is: 501,287.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    578,307.66 : 797,969.34 = 363,295.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    578,307.66/797,969.34 = 363,295.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    578,307.66x = 797,969.34 × 363,295.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    578,307.66x = 289,898,622,481.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 289,898,622,481.81/578,307.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 501,287.88

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