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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 575,599.58, 794,307.82 and 317,486.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 575,599.58, 794,307.82 and 317,486.76 is: 438,120.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    575,599.58 : 794,307.82 = 317,486.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    575,599.58/794,307.82 = 317,486.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    575,599.58x = 794,307.82 × 317,486.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    575,599.58x = 252,182,216,214.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 252,182,216,214.46/575,599.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 438,120.92

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