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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 577,150.65, 796,547.01 and 332,130.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 577,150.65, 796,547.01 and 332,130.38 is: 458,385.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    577,150.65 : 796,547.01 = 332,130.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    577,150.65/796,547.01 = 332,130.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    577,150.65x = 796,547.01 × 332,130.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    577,150.65x = 264,557,456,306.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 264,557,456,306.10/577,150.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 458,385.45

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