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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 573,432.56, 791,363.94 and 318,788

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 573,432.56, 791,363.94 and 318,788 is: 439,942.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    573,432.56 : 791,363.94 = 318,788 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    573,432.56/791,363.94 = 318,788/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    573,432.56x = 791,363.94 × 318,788
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    573,432.56x = 252,277,327,704.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 252,277,327,704.72/573,432.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 439,942.45

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