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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 577,048.80, 865,573.20 and 328,216.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 577,048.80, 865,573.20 and 328,216.80 is: 492,325.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    577,048.80 : 865,573.20 = 328,216.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    577,048.80/865,573.20 = 328,216.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    577,048.80x = 865,573.20 × 328,216.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    577,048.80x = 284,095,665,869.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 284,095,665,869.76/577,048.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 492,325.20

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