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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 577,407.78, 796,790.77 and 319,269.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 577,407.78, 796,790.77 and 319,269.69 is: 440,574.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    577,407.78 : 796,790.77 = 319,269.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    577,407.78/796,790.77 = 319,269.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    577,407.78x = 796,790.77 × 319,269.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    577,407.78x = 254,391,142,132.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 254,391,142,132.76/577,407.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 440,574.50

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