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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 576,247.87, 795,266.04 and 318,174.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 576,247.87, 795,266.04 and 318,174.58 is: 439,105.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    576,247.87 : 795,266.04 = 318,174.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    576,247.87/795,266.04 = 318,174.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    576,247.87x = 795,266.04 × 318,174.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    576,247.87x = 253,033,438,265.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 253,033,438,265.26/576,247.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 439,105.20

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