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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 578,416.96, 798,209.84 and 333,311.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 578,416.96, 798,209.84 and 333,311.67 is: 459,966.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    578,416.96 : 798,209.84 = 333,311.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    578,416.96/798,209.84 = 333,311.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    578,416.96x = 798,209.84 × 333,311.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    578,416.96x = 266,052,652,620.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 266,052,652,620.83/578,416.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 459,966.90

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