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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 577,233.70, 796,066.77 and 362,393.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 577,233.70, 796,066.77 and 362,393.74 is: 499,779.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    577,233.70 : 796,066.77 = 362,393.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    577,233.70/796,066.77 = 362,393.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    577,233.70x = 796,066.77 × 362,393.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    577,233.70x = 288,489,614,070.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 288,489,614,070.02/577,233.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 499,779.58

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