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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 577,179.40, 796,274.68 and 383,680.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 577,179.40, 796,274.68 and 383,680.68 is: 529,324.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    577,179.40 : 796,274.68 = 383,680.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    577,179.40/796,274.68 = 383,680.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    577,179.40x = 796,274.68 × 383,680.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    577,179.40x = 305,515,210,689.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 305,515,210,689.18/577,179.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 529,324.52

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