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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 576,639.62, 795,746.45 and 318,511.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 576,639.62, 795,746.45 and 318,511.42 is: 439,536.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    576,639.62 : 795,746.45 = 318,511.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    576,639.62/795,746.45 = 318,511.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    576,639.62x = 795,746.45 × 318,511.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    576,639.62x = 253,454,331,749.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 253,454,331,749.46/576,639.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 439,536.80

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