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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 577,148.52, 796,544.07 and 332,128.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 577,148.52, 796,544.07 and 332,128.24 is: 458,382.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    577,148.52 : 796,544.07 = 332,128.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    577,148.52/796,544.07 = 332,128.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    577,148.52x = 796,544.07 × 332,128.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    577,148.52x = 264,554,778,390.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 264,554,778,390.90/577,148.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 458,382.50

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