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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 577,962.83, 797,556.62 and 323,264.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 577,962.83, 797,556.62 and 323,264.81 is: 446,087.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    577,962.83 : 797,556.62 = 323,264.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    577,962.83/797,556.62 = 323,264.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    577,962.83x = 797,556.62 × 323,264.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    577,962.83x = 257,821,983,624.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 257,821,983,624.44/577,962.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 446,087.49

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