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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 577,988.59, 797,784.69 and 336,318

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 577,988.59, 797,784.69 and 336,318 is: 464,212.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    577,988.59 : 797,784.69 = 336,318 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    577,988.59/797,784.69 = 336,318/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    577,988.59x = 797,784.69 × 336,318
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    577,988.59x = 268,309,351,371.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 268,309,351,371.42/577,988.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 464,212.19

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