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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 577,279.87, 796,647.38 and 322,631.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 577,279.87, 796,647.38 and 322,631.05 is: 445,231.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    577,279.87 : 796,647.38 = 322,631.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    577,279.87/796,647.38 = 322,631.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    577,279.87x = 796,647.38 × 322,631.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    577,279.87x = 257,023,180,689.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 257,023,180,689.15/577,279.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 445,231.50

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