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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 578,336.16, 798,153.84 and 323,683.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 578,336.16, 798,153.84 and 323,683.68 is: 446,711.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    578,336.16 : 798,153.84 = 323,683.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    578,336.16/798,153.84 = 323,683.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    578,336.16x = 798,153.84 × 323,683.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    578,336.16x = 258,349,372,137.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 258,349,372,137.33/578,336.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 446,711.43

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