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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 579,199.24, 799,316.58 and 324,541

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 579,199.24, 799,316.58 and 324,541 is: 447,878.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    579,199.24 : 799,316.58 = 324,541 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    579,199.24/799,316.58 = 324,541/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    579,199.24x = 799,316.58 × 324,541
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    579,199.24x = 259,411,002,189.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 259,411,002,189.78/579,199.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 447,878.70

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