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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 578,317.78, 797,983.30 and 363,305.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 578,317.78, 797,983.30 and 363,305.56 is: 501,301.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    578,317.78 : 797,983.30 = 363,305.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    578,317.78/797,983.30 = 363,305.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    578,317.78x = 797,983.30 × 363,305.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    578,317.78x = 289,911,769,677.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 289,911,769,677.15/578,317.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 501,301.84

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