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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 577,909.44, 797,574.60 and 332,902.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 577,909.44, 797,574.60 and 332,902.44 is: 459,439.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    577,909.44 : 797,574.60 = 332,902.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    577,909.44/797,574.60 = 332,902.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    577,909.44x = 797,574.60 × 332,902.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    577,909.44x = 265,514,530,422.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 265,514,530,422.02/577,909.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 459,439.68

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