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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 577,544.17, 796,690.99 and 335,800.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 577,544.17, 796,690.99 and 335,800.02 is: 463,217.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    577,544.17 : 796,690.99 = 335,800.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    577,544.17/796,690.99 = 335,800.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    577,544.17x = 796,690.99 × 335,800.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    577,544.17x = 267,528,850,375.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 267,528,850,375.82/577,544.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 463,217.99

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