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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 577,934.16, 797,709.44 and 336,263.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 577,934.16, 797,709.44 and 336,263.42 is: 464,136.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    577,934.16 : 797,709.44 = 336,263.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    577,934.16/797,709.44 = 336,263.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    577,934.16x = 797,709.44 × 336,263.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    577,934.16x = 268,240,504,460.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 268,240,504,460.69/577,934.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 464,136.79

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