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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 578,320.89, 797,987.93 and 363,308.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 578,320.89, 797,987.93 and 363,308.73 is: 501,306.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    578,320.89 : 797,987.93 = 363,308.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    578,320.89/797,987.93 = 363,308.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    578,320.89x = 797,987.93 × 363,308.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    578,320.89x = 289,915,979,587.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 289,915,979,587.09/578,320.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 501,306.43

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