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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 573,429.56, 791,359.80 and 318,785

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 573,429.56, 791,359.80 and 318,785 is: 439,938.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    573,429.56 : 791,359.80 = 318,785 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    573,429.56/791,359.80 = 318,785/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    573,429.56x = 791,359.80 × 318,785
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    573,429.56x = 252,273,633,843
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 252,273,633,843/573,429.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 439,938.31

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