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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 577,233.20, 796,066.08 and 362,393.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 577,233.20, 796,066.08 and 362,393.24 is: 499,778.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    577,233.20 : 796,066.08 = 362,393.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    577,233.20/796,066.08 = 362,393.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    577,233.20x = 796,066.08 × 362,393.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    577,233.20x = 288,488,965,985.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 288,488,965,985.30/577,233.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 499,778.89

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