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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 576,230.88, 795,242.58 and 318,157.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 576,230.88, 795,242.58 and 318,157.58 is: 439,081.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    576,230.88 : 795,242.58 = 318,157.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    576,230.88/795,242.58 = 318,157.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    576,230.88x = 795,242.58 × 318,157.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    576,230.88x = 253,012,454,765.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 253,012,454,765.76/576,230.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 439,081.74

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