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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 577,424.16, 796,862.94 and 322,786.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 577,424.16, 796,862.94 and 322,786.08 is: 445,454.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    577,424.16 : 796,862.94 = 322,786.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    577,424.16/796,862.94 = 322,786.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    577,424.16x = 796,862.94 × 322,786.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    577,424.16x = 257,216,264,699.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 257,216,264,699.88/577,424.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 445,454.63

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