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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 577,232.94, 796,512.44 and 319,075

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 577,232.94, 796,512.44 and 319,075 is: 440,285.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    577,232.94 : 796,512.44 = 319,075 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    577,232.94/796,512.44 = 319,075/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    577,232.94x = 796,512.44 × 319,075
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    577,232.94x = 254,147,206,793.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 254,147,206,793.00/577,232.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 440,285.35

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