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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 571,131.69, 788,159.61 and 316,482.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 571,131.69, 788,159.61 and 316,482.68 is: 436,744.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    571,131.69 : 788,159.61 = 316,482.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    571,131.69/788,159.61 = 316,482.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    571,131.69x = 788,159.61 × 316,482.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    571,131.69x = 249,438,861,699.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 249,438,861,699.76/571,131.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 436,744.92

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