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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 577,969.02, 797,634.14 and 323,322.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 577,969.02, 797,634.14 and 323,322.03 is: 446,205.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    577,969.02 : 797,634.14 = 323,322.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    577,969.02/797,634.14 = 323,322.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    577,969.02x = 797,634.14 × 323,322.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    577,969.02x = 257,892,687,725.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 257,892,687,725.49/577,969.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 446,205.04

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