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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 577,849.22, 797,455.42 and 319,721.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 577,849.22, 797,455.42 and 319,721.97 is: 441,229.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    577,849.22 : 797,455.42 = 319,721.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    577,849.22/797,455.42 = 319,721.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    577,849.22x = 797,455.42 × 319,721.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    577,849.22x = 254,964,016,078.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 254,964,016,078.08/577,849.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 441,229.32

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