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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 578,996.68, 799,014.86 and 324,349.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 578,996.68, 799,014.86 and 324,349.68 is: 447,602.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    578,996.68 : 799,014.86 = 324,349.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    578,996.68/799,014.86 = 324,349.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    578,996.68x = 799,014.86 × 324,349.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    578,996.68x = 259,160,214,156.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 259,160,214,156.25/578,996.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 447,602.25

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