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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 578,735.15, 798,457.48 and 336,966.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 578,735.15, 798,457.48 and 336,966.54 is: 464,899.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    578,735.15 : 798,457.48 = 336,966.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    578,735.15/798,457.48 = 336,966.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    578,735.15x = 798,457.48 × 336,966.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    578,735.15x = 269,053,453,530.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 269,053,453,530.30/578,735.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 464,899.11

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