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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 576,246.87, 795,264.66 and 318,173.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 576,246.87, 795,264.66 and 318,173.58 is: 439,103.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    576,246.87 : 795,264.66 = 318,173.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    576,246.87/795,264.66 = 318,173.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    576,246.87x = 795,264.66 × 318,173.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    576,246.87x = 253,032,203,919.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 253,032,203,919.68/576,246.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 439,103.82

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