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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 577,342.91, 796,701.08 and 319,204.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 577,342.91, 796,701.08 and 319,204.92 is: 440,485.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    577,342.91 : 796,701.08 = 319,204.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    577,342.91/796,701.08 = 319,204.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    577,342.91x = 796,701.08 × 319,204.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    577,342.91x = 254,310,902,909.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 254,310,902,909.29/577,342.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 440,485.02

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