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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 573,698.81, 791,705.16 and 319,049.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 573,698.81, 791,705.16 and 319,049.99 is: 440,289.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    573,698.81 : 791,705.16 = 319,049.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    573,698.81/791,705.16 = 319,049.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    573,698.81x = 791,705.16 × 319,049.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    573,698.81x = 252,593,523,380.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 252,593,523,380.95/573,698.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 440,289.43

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