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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 578,867.61, 798,936.18 and 337,293.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 578,867.61, 798,936.18 and 337,293.36 is: 465,522.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    578,867.61 : 798,936.18 = 337,293.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    578,867.61/798,936.18 = 337,293.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    578,867.61x = 798,936.18 × 337,293.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    578,867.61x = 269,475,868,577.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 269,475,868,577.77/578,867.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 465,522.45

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