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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 577,350.77, 796,711.75 and 319,212.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 577,350.77, 796,711.75 and 319,212.68 is: 440,495.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    577,350.77 : 796,711.75 = 319,212.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    577,350.77/796,711.75 = 319,212.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    577,350.77x = 796,711.75 × 319,212.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    577,350.77x = 254,320,492,904.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 254,320,492,904.99/577,350.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 440,495.63

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