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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 577,406.79, 796,924.31 and 348,005.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 577,406.79, 796,924.31 and 348,005.07 is: 480,309.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    577,406.79 : 796,924.31 = 348,005.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    577,406.79/796,924.31 = 348,005.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    577,406.79x = 796,924.31 × 348,005.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    577,406.79x = 277,333,698,546.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 277,333,698,546.23/577,406.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 480,309.04

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