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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 577,343.91, 796,702.45 and 319,205.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 577,343.91, 796,702.45 and 319,205.92 is: 440,486.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    577,343.91 : 796,702.45 = 319,205.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    577,343.91/796,702.45 = 319,205.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    577,343.91x = 796,702.45 × 319,205.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    577,343.91x = 254,312,138,518.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 254,312,138,518.50/577,343.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 440,486.40

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