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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 577,053, 796,318.56 and 322,406.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 577,053, 796,318.56 and 322,406.10 is: 444,912.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    577,053 : 796,318.56 = 322,406.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    577,053/796,318.56 = 322,406.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    577,053x = 796,318.56 × 322,406.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    577,053x = 256,737,961,287.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 256,737,961,287.22/577,053
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 444,912.27

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