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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 578,314.77, 797,979.17 and 363,302.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 578,314.77, 797,979.17 and 363,302.57 is: 501,297.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    578,314.77 : 797,979.17 = 363,302.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    578,314.77/797,979.17 = 363,302.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    578,314.77x = 797,979.17 × 363,302.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    578,314.77x = 289,907,877,461.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 289,907,877,461.06/578,314.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 501,297.72

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