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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 577,341.54, 796,556.34 and 402,907.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 577,341.54, 796,556.34 and 402,907.10 is: 555,889.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    577,341.54 : 796,556.34 = 402,907.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    577,341.54/796,556.34 = 402,907.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    577,341.54x = 796,556.34 × 402,907.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    577,341.54x = 320,938,198,938.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 320,938,198,938.70/577,341.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 555,889.68

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