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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 578,975.13, 798,755.81 and 361,055.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 578,975.13, 798,755.81 and 361,055.61 is: 498,113.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    578,975.13 : 798,755.81 = 361,055.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    578,975.13/798,755.81 = 361,055.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    578,975.13x = 798,755.81 × 361,055.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    578,975.13x = 288,395,264,415.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 288,395,264,415.32/578,975.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 498,113.39

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