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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 579,786.24, 800,112.96 and 350,311.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 579,786.24, 800,112.96 and 350,311.44 is: 483,434.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    579,786.24 : 800,112.96 = 350,311.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    579,786.24/800,112.96 = 350,311.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    579,786.24x = 800,112.96 × 350,311.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    579,786.24x = 280,288,723,180.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 280,288,723,180.26/579,786.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 483,434.59

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