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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 578,313.27, 797,977.10 and 363,301.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 578,313.27, 797,977.10 and 363,301.07 is: 501,295.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    578,313.27 : 797,977.10 = 363,301.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    578,313.27/797,977.10 = 363,301.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    578,313.27x = 797,977.10 × 363,301.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    578,313.27x = 289,905,928,459.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 289,905,928,459.11/578,313.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 501,295.65

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