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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 576,250.43, 795,204.72 and 318,121.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 576,250.43, 795,204.72 and 318,121.83 is: 438,996.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    576,250.43 : 795,204.72 = 318,121.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    576,250.43/795,204.72 = 318,121.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    576,250.43x = 795,204.72 × 318,121.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    576,250.43x = 252,971,980,751.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 252,971,980,751.04/576,250.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 438,996.61

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