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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 577,940.17, 797,717.72 and 336,269.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 577,940.17, 797,717.72 and 336,269.42 is: 464,145.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    577,940.17 : 797,717.72 = 336,269.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    577,940.17/797,717.72 = 336,269.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    577,940.17x = 797,717.72 × 336,269.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    577,940.17x = 268,248,073,346.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 268,248,073,346.78/577,940.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 464,145.06

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