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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 573,284.56, 791,159.52 and 318,640

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 573,284.56, 791,159.52 and 318,640 is: 439,738.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    573,284.56 : 791,159.52 = 318,640 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    573,284.56/791,159.52 = 318,640/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    573,284.56x = 791,159.52 × 318,640
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    573,284.56x = 252,095,069,452.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 252,095,069,452.80/573,284.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 439,738.11

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