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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 577,946.24, 797,596.80 and 323,282.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 577,946.24, 797,596.80 and 323,282.24 is: 446,146.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    577,946.24 : 797,596.80 = 323,282.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    577,946.24/797,596.80 = 323,282.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    577,946.24x = 797,596.80 × 323,282.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    577,946.24x = 257,848,880,120.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 257,848,880,120.83/577,946.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 446,146.83

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