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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 578,325.74, 798,114.45 and 320,202.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 578,325.74, 798,114.45 and 320,202.67 is: 441,893.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    578,325.74 : 798,114.45 = 320,202.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    578,325.74/798,114.45 = 320,202.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    578,325.74x = 798,114.45 × 320,202.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    578,325.74x = 255,558,379,001.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 255,558,379,001.08/578,325.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 441,893.49

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