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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 578,336.91, 798,129.86 and 320,213.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 578,336.91, 798,129.86 and 320,213.83 is: 441,908.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    578,336.91 : 798,129.86 = 320,213.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    578,336.91/798,129.86 = 320,213.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    578,336.91x = 798,129.86 × 320,213.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    578,336.91x = 255,572,219,307.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 255,572,219,307.96/578,336.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 441,908.89

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