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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 579,171.47, 799,223.96 and 337,493.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 579,171.47, 799,223.96 and 337,493.39 is: 465,721.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    579,171.47 : 799,223.96 = 337,493.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    579,171.47/799,223.96 = 337,493.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    579,171.47x = 799,223.96 × 337,493.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    579,171.47x = 269,732,800,477.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 269,732,800,477.24/579,171.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 465,721.84

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