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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 579,005.70, 799,027.26 and 324,358.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 579,005.70, 799,027.26 and 324,358.68 is: 447,614.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    579,005.70 : 799,027.26 = 324,358.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    579,005.70/799,027.26 = 324,358.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    579,005.70x = 799,027.26 × 324,358.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    579,005.70x = 259,171,427,337.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 259,171,427,337.62/579,005.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 447,614.64

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