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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 576,170.64, 795,114.96 and 321,523.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 576,170.64, 795,114.96 and 321,523.20 is: 443,701.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    576,170.64 : 795,114.96 = 321,523.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    576,170.64/795,114.96 = 321,523.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    576,170.64x = 795,114.96 × 321,523.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    576,170.64x = 255,647,906,307.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 255,647,906,307.07/576,170.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 443,701.72

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