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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 577,182.62, 796,506.14 and 322,533.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 577,182.62, 796,506.14 and 322,533.81 is: 445,093.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    577,182.62 : 796,506.14 = 322,533.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    577,182.62/796,506.14 = 322,533.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    577,182.62x = 796,506.14 × 322,533.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    577,182.62x = 256,900,160,828.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 256,900,160,828.93/577,182.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 445,093.37

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