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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 577,077.11, 796,407.63 and 318,948.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 577,077.11, 796,407.63 and 318,948.54 is: 440,171.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    577,077.11 : 796,407.63 = 318,948.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    577,077.11/796,407.63 = 318,948.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    577,077.11x = 796,407.63 × 318,948.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    577,077.11x = 254,013,046,650.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 254,013,046,650.78/577,077.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 440,171.76

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