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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 577,856.12, 797,446.50 and 323,231

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 577,856.12, 797,446.50 and 323,231 is: 446,061.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    577,856.12 : 797,446.50 = 323,231 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    577,856.12/797,446.50 = 323,231/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    577,856.12x = 797,446.50 × 323,231
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    577,856.12x = 257,759,429,641.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 257,759,429,641.50/577,856.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 446,061.61

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