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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 577,433.88, 796,826.43 and 319,295.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 577,433.88, 796,826.43 and 319,295.88 is: 440,610.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    577,433.88 : 796,826.43 = 319,295.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    577,433.88/796,826.43 = 319,295.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    577,433.88x = 796,826.43 × 319,295.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    577,433.88x = 254,423,396,174.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 254,423,396,174.11/577,433.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 440,610.44

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