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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 577,241.22, 796,628.25 and 322,612.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 577,241.22, 796,628.25 and 322,612.74 is: 445,225.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    577,241.22 : 796,628.25 = 322,612.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    577,241.22/796,628.25 = 322,612.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    577,241.22x = 796,628.25 × 322,612.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    577,241.22x = 257,002,422,493.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 257,002,422,493.91/577,241.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 445,225.35

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