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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 577,080.93, 796,372.45 and 332,060.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 577,080.93, 796,372.45 and 332,060.82 is: 458,244.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    577,080.93 : 796,372.45 = 332,060.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    577,080.93/796,372.45 = 332,060.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    577,080.93x = 796,372.45 × 332,060.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    577,080.93x = 264,444,088,772.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 264,444,088,772.41/577,080.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 458,244.37

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