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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 577,097.80, 865,646.70 and 328,265.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 577,097.80, 865,646.70 and 328,265.80 is: 492,398.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    577,097.80 : 865,646.70 = 328,265.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    577,097.80/865,646.70 = 328,265.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    577,097.80x = 865,646.70 × 328,265.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    577,097.80x = 284,162,206,492.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 284,162,206,492.86/577,097.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 492,398.70

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