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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 577,836.24, 797,409.66 and 323,187.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 577,836.24, 797,409.66 and 323,187.44 is: 445,996.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    577,836.24 : 797,409.66 = 323,187.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    577,836.24/797,409.66 = 323,187.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    577,836.24x = 797,409.66 × 323,187.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    577,836.24x = 257,712,786,646.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 257,712,786,646.67/577,836.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 445,996.23

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