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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 577,292.02, 796,660.98 and 322,643.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 577,292.02, 796,660.98 and 322,643.20 is: 445,246.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    577,292.02 : 796,660.98 = 322,643.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    577,292.02/796,660.98 = 322,643.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    577,292.02x = 796,660.98 × 322,643.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    577,292.02x = 257,037,251,824.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 257,037,251,824.01/577,292.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 445,246.50

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