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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 577,254.60, 796,635.95 and 322,605.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 577,254.60, 796,635.95 and 322,605.78 is: 445,209.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    577,254.60 : 796,635.95 = 322,605.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    577,254.60/796,635.95 = 322,605.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    577,254.60x = 796,635.95 × 322,605.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    577,254.60x = 256,999,360,412.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 256,999,360,412.76/577,254.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 445,209.73

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