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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 576,280.15, 795,267.78 and 318,157.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 576,280.15, 795,267.78 and 318,157.58 is: 439,058.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    576,280.15 : 795,267.78 = 318,157.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    576,280.15/795,267.78 = 318,157.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    576,280.15x = 795,267.78 × 318,157.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    576,280.15x = 253,020,473,131.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 253,020,473,131.85/576,280.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 439,058.11

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