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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 577,085.62, 796,419.36 and 318,957.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 577,085.62, 796,419.36 and 318,957.04 is: 440,183.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    577,085.62 : 796,419.36 = 318,957.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    577,085.62/796,419.36 = 318,957.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    577,085.62x = 796,419.36 × 318,957.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    577,085.62x = 254,023,561,664.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 254,023,561,664.29/577,085.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 440,183.49

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