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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 573,258.98, 791,091.68 and 318,604.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 573,258.98, 791,091.68 and 318,604.70 is: 439,671.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    573,258.98 : 791,091.68 = 318,604.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    573,258.98/791,091.68 = 318,604.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    573,258.98x = 791,091.68 × 318,604.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    573,258.98x = 252,045,527,378.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 252,045,527,378.90/573,258.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 439,671.31

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