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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 578,365.76, 798,161.64 and 323,710.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 578,365.76, 798,161.64 and 323,710.40 is: 446,729.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    578,365.76 : 798,161.64 = 323,710.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    578,365.76/798,161.64 = 323,710.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    578,365.76x = 798,161.64 × 323,710.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    578,365.76x = 258,373,223,749.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 258,373,223,749.06/578,365.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 446,729.81

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