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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 577,498.29, 796,952.94 and 319,361.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 577,498.29, 796,952.94 and 319,361.90 is: 440,722.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    577,498.29 : 796,952.94 = 319,361.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    577,498.29/796,952.94 = 319,361.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    577,498.29x = 796,952.94 × 319,361.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    577,498.29x = 254,516,405,128.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 254,516,405,128.99/577,498.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 440,722.35

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