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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 578,316.27, 797,981.24 and 363,304.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 578,316.27, 797,981.24 and 363,304.07 is: 501,299.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    578,316.27 : 797,981.24 = 363,304.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    578,316.27/797,981.24 = 363,304.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    578,316.27x = 797,981.24 × 363,304.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    578,316.27x = 289,909,826,469.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 289,909,826,469.22/578,316.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 501,299.79

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