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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 578,325.48, 797,555.77 and 396,717

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 578,325.48, 797,555.77 and 396,717 is: 547,103.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    578,325.48 : 797,555.77 = 396,717 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    578,325.48/797,555.77 = 396,717/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    578,325.48x = 797,555.77 × 396,717
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    578,325.48x = 316,403,932,407.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 316,403,932,407.09/578,325.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 547,103.57

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