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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 577,225.44, 796,502.09 and 319,067.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 577,225.44, 796,502.09 and 319,067.50 is: 440,275.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    577,225.44 : 796,502.09 = 319,067.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    577,225.44/796,502.09 = 319,067.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    577,225.44x = 796,502.09 × 319,067.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    577,225.44x = 254,137,930,601.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 254,137,930,601.08/577,225.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 440,275.00

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