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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 577,511.24, 796,942.55 and 319,371.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 577,511.24, 796,942.55 and 319,371.44 is: 440,719.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    577,511.24 : 796,942.55 = 319,371.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    577,511.24/796,942.55 = 319,371.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    577,511.24x = 796,942.55 × 319,371.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    577,511.24x = 254,520,686,604.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 254,520,686,604.49/577,511.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 440,719.89

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