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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 577,366.53, 796,733.63 and 319,227.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 577,366.53, 796,733.63 and 319,227.99 is: 440,516.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    577,366.53 : 796,733.63 = 319,227.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    577,366.53/796,733.63 = 319,227.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    577,366.53x = 796,733.63 × 319,227.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    577,366.53x = 254,339,673,679.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 254,339,673,679.18/577,366.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 440,516.83

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