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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 579,275.76, 799,367.64 and 337,597.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 579,275.76, 799,367.64 and 337,597.68 is: 465,865.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    579,275.76 : 799,367.64 = 337,597.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    579,275.76/799,367.64 = 337,597.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    579,275.76x = 799,367.64 × 337,597.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    579,275.76x = 269,864,660,731.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 269,864,660,731.08/579,275.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 465,865.62

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