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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 577,254.94, 796,636.42 and 322,606.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 577,254.94, 796,636.42 and 322,606.13 is: 445,210.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    577,254.94 : 796,636.42 = 322,606.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    577,254.94/796,636.42 = 322,606.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    577,254.94x = 796,636.42 × 322,606.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    577,254.94x = 256,999,787,683.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 256,999,787,683.56/577,254.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 445,210.20

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