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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 577,673.40, 865,343.70 and 328,063.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 577,673.40, 865,343.70 and 328,063.80 is: 491,433.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    577,673.40 : 865,343.70 = 328,063.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    577,673.40/865,343.70 = 328,063.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    577,673.40x = 865,343.70 × 328,063.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    577,673.40x = 283,887,942,528.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 283,887,942,528.06/577,673.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 491,433.30

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