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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 574,242.81, 792,441.59 and 319,588.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 574,242.81, 792,441.59 and 319,588.53 is: 441,024.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    574,242.81 : 792,441.59 = 319,588.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    574,242.81/792,441.59 = 319,588.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    574,242.81x = 792,441.59 × 319,588.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    574,242.81x = 253,255,242,858.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 253,255,242,858.96/574,242.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 441,024.66

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