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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 577,548, 796,696.24 and 335,803.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 577,548, 796,696.24 and 335,803.84 is: 463,223.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    577,548 : 796,696.24 = 335,803.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    577,548/796,696.24 = 335,803.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    577,548x = 796,696.24 × 335,803.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    577,548x = 267,533,656,705.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 267,533,656,705.56/577,548
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 463,223.24

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