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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 573,746.56, 791,759 and 319,092.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 573,746.56, 791,759 and 319,092.28 is: 440,341.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    573,746.56 : 791,759 = 319,092.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    573,746.56/791,759 = 319,092.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    573,746.56x = 791,759 × 319,092.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    573,746.56x = 252,644,184,520.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 252,644,184,520.52/573,746.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 440,341.09

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