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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 571,099.92, 788,149.44 and 316,445.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 571,099.92, 788,149.44 and 316,445.68 is: 436,712.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    571,099.92 : 788,149.44 = 316,445.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    571,099.92/788,149.44 = 316,445.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    571,099.92x = 788,149.44 × 316,445.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    571,099.92x = 249,406,485,482.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 249,406,485,482.42/571,099.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 436,712.52

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