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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 577,373.42, 796,758.84 and 319,245.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 577,373.42, 796,758.84 and 319,245.92 is: 440,550.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    577,373.42 : 796,758.84 = 319,245.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    577,373.42/796,758.84 = 319,245.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    577,373.42x = 796,758.84 × 319,245.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    577,373.42x = 254,362,008,893.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 254,362,008,893.93/577,373.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 440,550.26

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