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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 576,825.87, 796,015.02 and 318,702

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 576,825.87, 796,015.02 and 318,702 is: 439,806.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    576,825.87 : 796,015.02 = 318,702 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    576,825.87/796,015.02 = 318,702/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    576,825.87x = 796,015.02 × 318,702
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    576,825.87x = 253,691,578,904.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 253,691,578,904.04/576,825.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 439,806.17

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