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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 573,442.88, 791,352.08 and 318,794.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 573,442.88, 791,352.08 and 318,794.06 is: 439,936.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    573,442.88 : 791,352.08 = 318,794.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    573,442.88/791,352.08 = 318,794.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    573,442.88x = 791,352.08 × 318,794.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    573,442.88x = 252,278,344,052.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 252,278,344,052.53/573,442.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 439,936.31

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