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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 578,755.65, 798,682.59 and 320,649.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 578,755.65, 798,682.59 and 320,649.33 is: 442,495.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    578,755.65 : 798,682.59 = 320,649.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    578,755.65/798,682.59 = 320,649.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    578,755.65x = 798,682.59 × 320,649.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    578,755.65x = 256,097,037,366.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 256,097,037,366.17/578,755.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 442,495.96

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