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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 579,073, 799,153.54 and 324,506.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 579,073, 799,153.54 and 324,506.20 is: 447,836.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    579,073 : 799,153.54 = 324,506.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    579,073/799,153.54 = 324,506.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    579,073x = 799,153.54 × 324,506.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    579,073x = 259,330,278,481.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 259,330,278,481.95/579,073
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 447,836.94

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