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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 577,936.67, 797,712.89 and 336,265.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 577,936.67, 797,712.89 and 336,265.92 is: 464,140.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    577,936.67 : 797,712.89 = 336,265.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    577,936.67/797,712.89 = 336,265.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    577,936.67x = 797,712.89 × 336,265.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    577,936.67x = 268,243,657,170.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 268,243,657,170.38/577,936.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 464,140.23

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