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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 577,346.37, 796,705.79 and 319,208.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 577,346.37, 796,705.79 and 319,208.39 is: 440,489.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    577,346.37 : 796,705.79 = 319,208.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    577,346.37/796,705.79 = 319,208.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    577,346.37x = 796,705.79 × 319,208.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    577,346.37x = 254,315,172,529.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 254,315,172,529.58/577,346.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 440,489.77

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