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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 577,426.16, 796,865.70 and 322,788.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 577,426.16, 796,865.70 and 322,788.08 is: 445,457.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    577,426.16 : 796,865.70 = 322,788.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    577,426.16/796,865.70 = 322,788.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    577,426.16x = 796,865.70 × 322,788.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    577,426.16x = 257,218,749,320.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 257,218,749,320.86/577,426.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 445,457.39

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