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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 576,242.91, 795,228 and 318,119.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 576,242.91, 795,228 and 318,119.25 is: 439,011.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    576,242.91 : 795,228 = 318,119.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    576,242.91/795,228 = 318,119.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    576,242.91x = 795,228 × 318,119.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    576,242.91x = 252,977,334,939
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 252,977,334,939/576,242.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 439,011.62

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