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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 576,298.38, 795,291.30 and 318,175.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 576,298.38, 795,291.30 and 318,175.68 is: 439,082.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    576,298.38 : 795,291.30 = 318,175.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    576,298.38/795,291.30 = 318,175.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    576,298.38x = 795,291.30 × 318,175.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    576,298.38x = 253,042,350,175.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 253,042,350,175.58/576,298.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 439,082.18

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