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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 577,939.67, 797,717.03 and 336,268.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 577,939.67, 797,717.03 and 336,268.92 is: 464,144.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    577,939.67 : 797,717.03 = 336,268.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    577,939.67/797,717.03 = 336,268.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    577,939.67x = 797,717.03 × 336,268.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    577,939.67x = 268,247,442,462.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 268,247,442,462.36/577,939.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 464,144.37

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