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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 577,489.39, 796,912.50 and 319,349.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 577,489.39, 796,912.50 and 319,349.58 is: 440,689.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    577,489.39 : 796,912.50 = 319,349.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    577,489.39/796,912.50 = 319,349.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    577,489.39x = 796,912.50 × 319,349.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    577,489.39x = 254,493,672,171.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 254,493,672,171.75/577,489.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 440,689.78

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