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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 578,014.52, 797,643.62 and 319,902.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 578,014.52, 797,643.62 and 319,902.28 is: 441,456.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    578,014.52 : 797,643.62 = 319,902.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    578,014.52/797,643.62 = 319,902.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    578,014.52x = 797,643.62 × 319,902.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    578,014.52x = 255,168,010,271.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 255,168,010,271.47/578,014.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 441,456.06

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