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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 573,238.52, 791,101.88 and 318,605.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 573,238.52, 791,101.88 and 318,605.84 is: 439,694.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    573,238.52 : 791,101.88 = 318,605.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    573,238.52/791,101.88 = 318,605.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    573,238.52x = 791,101.88 × 318,605.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    573,238.52x = 252,049,679,002.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 252,049,679,002.98/573,238.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 439,694.25

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