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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 577,720.24, 797,238.96 and 319,606.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 577,720.24, 797,238.96 and 319,606.72 is: 441,048.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    577,720.24 : 797,238.96 = 319,606.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    577,720.24/797,238.96 = 319,606.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    577,720.24x = 797,238.96 × 319,606.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    577,720.24x = 254,802,929,061.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 254,802,929,061.81/577,720.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 441,048.99

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