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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 578,417.58, 798,210.70 and 333,312.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 578,417.58, 798,210.70 and 333,312.29 is: 459,967.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    578,417.58 : 798,210.70 = 333,312.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    578,417.58/798,210.70 = 333,312.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    578,417.58x = 798,210.70 × 333,312.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    578,417.58x = 266,053,436,319.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 266,053,436,319.50/578,417.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 459,967.76

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