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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 571,117.36, 788,130.20 and 316,463.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 571,117.36, 788,130.20 and 316,463.12 is: 436,712.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    571,117.36 : 788,130.20 = 316,463.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    571,117.36/788,130.20 = 316,463.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    571,117.36x = 788,130.20 × 316,463.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    571,117.36x = 249,414,142,058.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 249,414,142,058.22/571,117.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 436,712.59

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