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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 577,700.51, 797,211.79 and 319,570.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 577,700.51, 797,211.79 and 319,570.72 is: 440,999.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    577,700.51 : 797,211.79 = 319,570.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    577,700.51/797,211.79 = 319,570.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    577,700.51x = 797,211.79 × 319,570.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    577,700.51x = 254,765,542,930.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 254,765,542,930.83/577,700.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 440,999.34

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