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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 573,421.56, 791,348.76 and 318,777

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 573,421.56, 791,348.76 and 318,777 is: 439,927.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    573,421.56 : 791,348.76 = 318,777 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    573,421.56/791,348.76 = 318,777/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    573,421.56x = 791,348.76 × 318,777
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    573,421.56x = 252,263,783,666.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 252,263,783,666.52/573,421.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 439,927.27

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