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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 577,228.68, 796,059.88 and 362,388.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 577,228.68, 796,059.88 and 362,388.76 is: 499,772.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    577,228.68 : 796,059.88 = 362,388.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    577,228.68/796,059.88 = 362,388.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    577,228.68x = 796,059.88 × 362,388.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    577,228.68x = 288,483,152,798.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 288,483,152,798.95/577,228.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 499,772.73

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