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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 576,392.75, 795,424.22 and 318,265.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 576,392.75, 795,424.22 and 318,265.39 is: 439,207.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    576,392.75 : 795,424.22 = 318,265.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    576,392.75/795,424.22 = 318,265.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    576,392.75x = 795,424.22 × 318,265.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    576,392.75x = 253,155,999,593.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 253,155,999,593.75/576,392.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 439,207.47

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