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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 578,363.76, 798,158.88 and 323,708.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 578,363.76, 798,158.88 and 323,708.40 is: 446,727.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    578,363.76 : 798,158.88 = 323,708.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    578,363.76/798,158.88 = 323,708.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    578,363.76x = 798,158.88 × 323,708.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    578,363.76x = 258,370,733,990.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 258,370,733,990.59/578,363.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 446,727.05

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