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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 577,283.96, 796,617.54 and 319,145.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 577,283.96, 796,617.54 and 319,145.44 is: 440,401.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    577,283.96 : 796,617.54 = 319,145.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    577,283.96/796,617.54 = 319,145.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    577,283.96x = 796,617.54 × 319,145.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    577,283.96x = 254,236,855,315.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 254,236,855,315.02/577,283.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 440,401.73

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