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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 576,220.73, 795,163.75 and 318,092.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 576,220.73, 795,163.75 and 318,092.14 is: 438,955.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    576,220.73 : 795,163.75 = 318,092.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    576,220.73/795,163.75 = 318,092.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    576,220.73x = 795,163.75 × 318,092.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    576,220.73x = 252,935,338,887.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 252,935,338,887.93/576,220.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 438,955.64

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