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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 571,028.24, 788,019.36 and 316,383.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 571,028.24, 788,019.36 and 316,383.68 is: 436,609.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    571,028.24 : 788,019.36 = 316,383.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    571,028.24/788,019.36 = 316,383.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    571,028.24x = 788,019.36 × 316,383.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    571,028.24x = 249,316,465,028.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 249,316,465,028.05/571,028.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 436,609.69

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