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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 577,947.24, 797,598.18 and 323,283.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 577,947.24, 797,598.18 and 323,283.24 is: 446,148.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    577,947.24 : 797,598.18 = 323,283.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    577,947.24/797,598.18 = 323,283.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    577,947.24x = 797,598.18 × 323,283.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    577,947.24x = 257,850,123,848.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 257,850,123,848.50/577,947.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 446,148.21

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