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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 576,812.79, 795,997.13 and 335,236.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 576,812.79, 795,997.13 and 335,236.77 is: 462,624.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    576,812.79 : 795,997.13 = 335,236.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    576,812.79/795,997.13 = 335,236.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    576,812.79x = 795,997.13 × 335,236.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    576,812.79x = 266,847,505,114.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 266,847,505,114.29/576,812.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 462,624.11

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