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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 578,365.58, 797,993.16 and 333,290.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 578,365.58, 797,993.16 and 333,290.36 is: 459,853.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    578,365.58 : 797,993.16 = 333,290.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    578,365.58/797,993.16 = 333,290.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    578,365.58x = 797,993.16 × 333,290.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    578,365.58x = 265,963,427,573.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 265,963,427,573.94/578,365.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 459,853.49

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