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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 579,007.17, 799,029.35 and 324,360.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 579,007.17, 799,029.35 and 324,360.18 is: 447,616.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    579,007.17 : 799,029.35 = 324,360.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    579,007.17/799,029.35 = 324,360.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    579,007.17x = 799,029.35 × 324,360.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    579,007.17x = 259,173,302,169.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 259,173,302,169.48/579,007.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 447,616.74

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