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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 578,336.39, 798,082.67 and 320,208.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 578,336.39, 798,082.67 and 320,208.22 is: 441,875.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    578,336.39 : 798,082.67 = 320,208.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    578,336.39/798,082.67 = 320,208.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    578,336.39x = 798,082.67 × 320,208.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    578,336.39x = 255,552,632,971.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 255,552,632,971.67/578,336.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 441,875.42

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