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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 577,705, 797,217.98 and 319,575.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 577,705, 797,217.98 and 319,575.22 is: 441,005.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    577,705 : 797,217.98 = 319,575.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    577,705/797,217.98 = 319,575.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    577,705x = 797,217.98 × 319,575.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    577,705x = 254,771,111,346.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 254,771,111,346.46/577,705
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 441,005.55

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