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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 574,709.97, 792,978.42 and 332,977.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 574,709.97, 792,978.42 and 332,977.83 is: 459,439.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    574,709.97 : 792,978.42 = 332,977.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    574,709.97/792,978.42 = 332,977.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    574,709.97x = 792,978.42 × 332,977.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    574,709.97x = 264,044,233,528.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 264,044,233,528.43/574,709.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 459,439.10

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