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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 577,148.71, 796,544.33 and 332,128.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 577,148.71, 796,544.33 and 332,128.43 is: 458,382.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    577,148.71 : 796,544.33 = 332,128.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    577,148.71/796,544.33 = 332,128.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    577,148.71x = 796,544.33 × 332,128.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    577,148.71x = 264,555,021,440.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 264,555,021,440.76/577,148.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 458,382.77

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