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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 577,965.83, 797,560.74 and 323,267.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 577,965.83, 797,560.74 and 323,267.81 is: 446,091.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    577,965.83 : 797,560.74 = 323,267.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    577,965.83/797,560.74 = 323,267.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    577,965.83x = 797,560.74 × 323,267.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    577,965.83x = 257,825,709,773.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 257,825,709,773.98/577,965.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 446,091.62

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