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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 578,993, 799,010.36 and 324,344.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 578,993, 799,010.36 and 324,344.12 is: 447,594.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    578,993 : 799,010.36 = 324,344.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    578,993/799,010.36 = 324,344.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    578,993x = 799,010.36 × 324,344.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    578,993x = 259,154,312,085.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 259,154,312,085.08/578,993
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 447,594.90

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