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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 578,671.62, 798,437.66 and 349,266.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 578,671.62, 798,437.66 and 349,266.12 is: 481,909.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    578,671.62 : 798,437.66 = 349,266.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    578,671.62/798,437.66 = 349,266.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    578,671.62x = 798,437.66 × 349,266.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    578,671.62x = 278,867,223,570.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 278,867,223,570.08/578,671.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 481,909.28

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