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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 573,427.56, 791,357.04 and 318,783

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 573,427.56, 791,357.04 and 318,783 is: 439,935.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    573,427.56 : 791,357.04 = 318,783 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    573,427.56/791,357.04 = 318,783/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    573,427.56x = 791,357.04 × 318,783
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    573,427.56x = 252,271,171,282.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 252,271,171,282.32/573,427.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 439,935.55

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