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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 577,496.29, 796,950.18 and 319,359.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 577,496.29, 796,950.18 and 319,359.90 is: 440,719.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    577,496.29 : 796,950.18 = 319,359.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    577,496.29/796,950.18 = 319,359.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    577,496.29x = 796,950.18 × 319,359.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    577,496.29x = 254,513,929,789.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 254,513,929,789.78/577,496.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 440,719.59

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