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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 577,865.21, 797,410.68 and 323,167.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 577,865.21, 797,410.68 and 323,167.19 is: 445,946.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    577,865.21 : 797,410.68 = 323,167.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    577,865.21/797,410.68 = 323,167.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    577,865.21x = 797,410.68 × 323,167.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    577,865.21x = 257,696,967,545.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 257,696,967,545.98/577,865.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 445,946.50

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