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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 577,344.09, 796,702.71 and 319,206.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 577,344.09, 796,702.71 and 319,206.12 is: 440,486.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    577,344.09 : 796,702.71 = 319,206.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    577,344.09/796,702.71 = 319,206.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    577,344.09x = 796,702.71 × 319,206.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    577,344.09x = 254,312,380,852.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 254,312,380,852.59/577,344.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 440,486.68

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