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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 577,939.92, 797,717.37 and 336,269.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 577,939.92, 797,717.37 and 336,269.17 is: 464,144.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    577,939.92 : 797,717.37 = 336,269.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    577,939.92/797,717.37 = 336,269.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    577,939.92x = 797,717.37 × 336,269.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    577,939.92x = 268,247,757,904.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 268,247,757,904.48/577,939.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 464,144.71

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