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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 577,866.46, 797,412.41 and 323,168.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 577,866.46, 797,412.41 and 323,168.44 is: 445,948.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    577,866.46 : 797,412.41 = 323,168.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    577,866.46/797,412.41 = 323,168.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    577,866.46x = 797,412.41 × 323,168.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    577,866.46x = 257,698,524,576.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 257,698,524,576.34/577,866.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 445,948.23

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