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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 577,211.67, 796,036.41 and 362,371.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 577,211.67, 796,036.41 and 362,371.77 is: 499,749.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    577,211.67 : 796,036.41 = 362,371.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    577,211.67/796,036.41 = 362,371.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    577,211.67x = 796,036.41 × 362,371.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    577,211.67x = 288,461,122,876.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 288,461,122,876.15/577,211.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 499,749.29

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