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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 577,394.30, 796,734.59 and 319,236.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 577,394.30, 796,734.59 and 319,236.37 is: 440,507.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    577,394.30 : 796,734.59 = 319,236.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    577,394.30/796,734.59 = 319,236.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    577,394.30x = 796,734.59 × 319,236.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    577,394.30x = 254,346,654,777.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 254,346,654,777.02/577,394.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 440,507.73

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