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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 576,317.53, 795,285.84 and 321,685.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 576,317.53, 795,285.84 and 321,685.12 is: 443,907.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    576,317.53 : 795,285.84 = 321,685.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    576,317.53/795,285.84 = 321,685.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    576,317.53x = 795,285.84 × 321,685.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    576,317.53x = 255,831,620,874.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 255,831,620,874.70/576,317.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 443,907.41

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