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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 577,124, 796,416.27 and 322,477.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 577,124, 796,416.27 and 322,477.28 is: 445,010.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    577,124 : 796,416.27 = 322,477.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    577,124/796,416.27 = 322,477.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    577,124x = 796,416.27 × 322,477.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    577,124x = 256,826,152,497.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 256,826,152,497.35/577,124
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 445,010.35

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