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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 577,038.30, 865,557.45 and 328,206.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 577,038.30, 865,557.45 and 328,206.30 is: 492,309.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    577,038.30 : 865,557.45 = 328,206.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    577,038.30/865,557.45 = 328,206.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    577,038.30x = 865,557.45 × 328,206.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    577,038.30x = 284,081,408,101.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 284,081,408,101.94/577,038.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 492,309.45

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