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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 577,261.93, 796,622.70 and 322,613.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 577,261.93, 796,622.70 and 322,613.14 is: 445,206.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    577,261.93 : 796,622.70 = 322,613.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    577,261.93/796,622.70 = 322,613.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    577,261.93x = 796,622.70 × 322,613.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    577,261.93x = 257,000,950,642.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 257,000,950,642.28/577,261.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 445,206.82

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