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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 571,146.38, 788,186.67 and 316,501.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 571,146.38, 788,186.67 and 316,501.82 is: 436,775.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    571,146.38 : 788,186.67 = 316,501.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    571,146.38/788,186.67 = 316,501.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    571,146.38x = 788,186.67 × 316,501.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    571,146.38x = 249,462,515,554.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 249,462,515,554.74/571,146.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 436,775.10

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