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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 577,211.36, 796,556.69 and 319,084.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 577,211.36, 796,556.69 and 319,084.13 is: 440,338.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    577,211.36 : 796,556.69 = 319,084.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    577,211.36/796,556.69 = 319,084.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    577,211.36x = 796,556.69 × 319,084.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    577,211.36x = 254,168,592,846.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 254,168,592,846.13/577,211.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 440,338.86

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