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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 571,115.30, 788,139.11 and 316,466.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 571,115.30, 788,139.11 and 316,466.48 is: 436,723.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    571,115.30 : 788,139.11 = 316,466.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    571,115.30/788,139.11 = 316,466.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    571,115.30x = 788,139.11 × 316,466.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    571,115.30x = 249,419,612,653.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 249,419,612,653.55/571,115.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 436,723.75

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