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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 578,827.23, 799,059.25 and 406,892.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 578,827.23, 799,059.25 and 406,892.58 is: 561,706.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    578,827.23 : 799,059.25 = 406,892.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    578,827.23/799,059.25 = 406,892.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    578,827.23x = 799,059.25 × 406,892.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    578,827.23x = 325,131,279,805.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 325,131,279,805.37/578,827.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 561,706.95

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