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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 576,187.72, 795,139.22 and 318,064.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 576,187.72, 795,139.22 and 318,064.84 is: 438,929.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    576,187.72 : 795,139.22 = 318,064.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    576,187.72/795,139.22 = 318,064.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    576,187.72x = 795,139.22 × 318,064.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    576,187.72x = 252,905,828,787.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 252,905,828,787.03/576,187.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 438,929.57

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