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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 577,389.43, 796,727.87 and 319,231.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 577,389.43, 796,727.87 and 319,231.50 is: 440,501.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    577,389.43 : 796,727.87 = 319,231.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    577,389.43/796,727.87 = 319,231.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    577,389.43x = 796,727.87 × 319,231.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    577,389.43x = 254,340,631,435.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 254,340,631,435.75/577,389.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 440,501.02

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