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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 574,744, 793,089.92 and 320,118.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 574,744, 793,089.92 and 320,118.88 is: 441,732.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    574,744 : 793,089.92 = 320,118.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    574,744/793,089.92 = 320,118.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    574,744x = 793,089.92 × 320,118.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    574,744x = 253,883,056,929.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 253,883,056,929.69/574,744
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 441,732.42

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