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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 578,734.02, 798,455.93 and 336,965.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 578,734.02, 798,455.93 and 336,965.42 is: 464,897.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    578,734.02 : 798,455.93 = 336,965.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    578,734.02/798,455.93 = 336,965.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    578,734.02x = 798,455.93 × 336,965.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    578,734.02x = 269,052,032,126.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 269,052,032,126.83/578,734.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 464,897.56

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