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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 573,141.24, 790,898.64 and 318,477.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 573,141.24, 790,898.64 and 318,477.24 is: 439,478.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    573,141.24 : 790,898.64 = 318,477.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    573,141.24/790,898.64 = 318,477.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    573,141.24x = 790,898.64 × 318,477.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    573,141.24x = 251,883,215,986.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 251,883,215,986.95/573,141.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 439,478.44

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