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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 577,347.77, 796,707.62 and 319,209.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 577,347.77, 796,707.62 and 319,209.68 is: 440,491.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    577,347.77 : 796,707.62 = 319,209.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    577,347.77/796,707.62 = 319,209.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    577,347.77x = 796,707.62 × 319,209.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    577,347.77x = 254,316,784,433.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 254,316,784,433.76/577,347.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 440,491.50

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