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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 578,374.96, 798,157.32 and 323,726.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 578,374.96, 798,157.32 and 323,726.20 is: 446,742.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    578,374.96 : 798,157.32 = 323,726.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    578,374.96/798,157.32 = 323,726.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    578,374.96x = 798,157.32 × 323,726.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    578,374.96x = 258,384,436,205.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 258,384,436,205.78/578,374.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 446,742.09

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