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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 577,932.17, 797,706.68 and 336,261.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 577,932.17, 797,706.68 and 336,261.43 is: 464,134.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    577,932.17 : 797,706.68 = 336,261.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    577,932.17/797,706.68 = 336,261.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    577,932.17x = 797,706.68 × 336,261.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    577,932.17x = 268,237,985,657.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 268,237,985,657.55/577,932.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 464,134.03

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