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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 577,344.88, 796,703.73 and 319,206.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 577,344.88, 796,703.73 and 319,206.88 is: 440,487.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    577,344.88 : 796,703.73 = 319,206.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    577,344.88/796,703.73 = 319,206.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    577,344.88x = 796,703.73 × 319,206.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    577,344.88x = 254,313,311,937.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 254,313,311,937.66/577,344.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 440,487.69

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