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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 577,432.76, 796,874.83 and 322,794.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 577,432.76, 796,874.83 and 322,794.68 is: 445,466.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    577,432.76 : 796,874.83 = 322,794.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    577,432.76/796,874.83 = 322,794.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    577,432.76x = 796,874.83 × 322,794.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    577,432.76x = 257,226,950,958.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 257,226,950,958.54/577,432.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 445,466.50

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