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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 577,948.03, 867,264.52 and 321,994.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 577,948.03, 867,264.52 and 321,994.83 is: 483,183.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    577,948.03 : 867,264.52 = 321,994.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    577,948.03/867,264.52 = 321,994.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    577,948.03x = 867,264.52 × 321,994.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    577,948.03x = 279,254,689,855.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 279,254,689,855.06/577,948.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 483,183.05

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