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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 577,547.33, 796,695.34 and 335,803.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 577,547.33, 796,695.34 and 335,803.18 is: 463,222.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    577,547.33 : 796,695.34 = 335,803.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    577,547.33/796,695.34 = 335,803.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    577,547.33x = 796,695.34 × 335,803.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    577,547.33x = 267,532,828,663.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 267,532,828,663.18/577,547.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 463,222.35

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