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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 578,469.80, 798,193.42 and 363,457.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 578,469.80, 798,193.42 and 363,457.63 is: 501,511.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    578,469.80 : 798,193.42 = 363,457.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    578,469.80/798,193.42 = 363,457.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    578,469.80x = 798,193.42 × 363,457.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    578,469.80x = 290,109,484,723.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 290,109,484,723.83/578,469.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 501,511.90

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