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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 576,863.84, 796,067.36 and 318,740

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 576,863.84, 796,067.36 and 318,740 is: 439,858.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    576,863.84 : 796,067.36 = 318,740 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    576,863.84/796,067.36 = 318,740/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    576,863.84x = 796,067.36 × 318,740
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    576,863.84x = 253,738,510,326.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 253,738,510,326.40/576,863.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 439,858.58

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