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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 578,588.94, 798,443.82 and 323,949.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 578,588.94, 798,443.82 and 323,949.24 is: 447,044.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    578,588.94 : 798,443.82 = 323,949.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    578,588.94/798,443.82 = 323,949.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    578,588.94x = 798,443.82 × 323,949.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    578,588.94x = 258,655,268,671.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 258,655,268,671.70/578,588.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 447,044.96

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