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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 577,904, 797,542.88 and 323,272.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 577,904, 797,542.88 and 323,272.32 is: 446,135.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    577,904 : 797,542.88 = 323,272.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    577,904/797,542.88 = 323,272.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    577,904x = 797,542.88 × 323,272.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    577,904x = 257,823,537,117.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 257,823,537,117.08/577,904
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 446,135.58

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