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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 571,115.36, 788,127.44 and 316,461.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 571,115.36, 788,127.44 and 316,461.12 is: 436,709.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    571,115.36 : 788,127.44 = 316,461.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    571,115.36/788,127.44 = 316,461.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    571,115.36x = 788,127.44 × 316,461.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    571,115.36x = 249,411,692,365.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 249,411,692,365.13/571,115.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 436,709.83

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