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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 574,245, 792,444.62 and 319,590.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 574,245, 792,444.62 and 319,590.72 is: 441,027.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    574,245 : 792,444.62 = 319,590.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    574,245/792,444.62 = 319,590.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    574,245x = 792,444.62 × 319,590.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    574,245x = 253,257,945,067.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 253,257,945,067.97/574,245
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 441,027.69

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