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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 578,480.76, 798,208.52 and 363,468.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 578,480.76, 798,208.52 and 363,468.56 is: 501,526.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    578,480.76 : 798,208.52 = 363,468.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    578,480.76/798,208.52 = 363,468.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    578,480.76x = 798,208.52 × 363,468.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    578,480.76x = 290,123,701,344.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 290,123,701,344.13/578,480.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 501,526.97

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