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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 571,121.88, 788,152.86 and 316,477.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 571,121.88, 788,152.86 and 316,477.32 is: 436,741.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    571,121.88 : 788,152.86 = 316,477.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    571,121.88/788,152.86 = 316,477.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    571,121.88x = 788,152.86 × 316,477.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    571,121.88x = 249,432,504,883.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 249,432,504,883.14/571,121.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 436,741.29

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