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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 577,949.03, 867,266.02 and 321,995.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 577,949.03, 867,266.02 and 321,995.83 is: 483,184.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    577,949.03 : 867,266.02 = 321,995.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    577,949.03/867,266.02 = 321,995.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    577,949.03x = 867,266.02 × 321,995.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    577,949.03x = 279,256,041,940.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 279,256,041,940.70/577,949.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 483,184.55

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