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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 577,985.04, 797,779.80 and 336,314.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 577,985.04, 797,779.80 and 336,314.46 is: 464,207.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    577,985.04 : 797,779.80 = 336,314.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    577,985.04/797,779.80 = 336,314.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    577,985.04x = 797,779.80 × 336,314.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    577,985.04x = 268,304,882,635.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 268,304,882,635.91/577,985.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 464,207.31

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