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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 576,658.63, 795,785.73 and 318,553.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 576,658.63, 795,785.73 and 318,553.29 is: 439,601.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    576,658.63 : 795,785.73 = 318,553.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    576,658.63/795,785.73 = 318,553.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    576,658.63x = 795,785.73 × 318,553.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    576,658.63x = 253,500,162,426.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 253,500,162,426.55/576,658.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 439,601.78

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