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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 577,810.72, 797,415.68 and 323,163.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 577,810.72, 797,415.68 and 323,163.84 is: 445,986.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    577,810.72 : 797,415.68 = 323,163.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    577,810.72/797,415.68 = 323,163.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    577,810.72x = 797,415.68 × 323,163.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    577,810.72x = 257,695,913,225.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 257,695,913,225.01/577,810.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 445,986.73

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