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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 571,147.38, 788,188.06 and 316,502.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 571,147.38, 788,188.06 and 316,502.82 is: 436,776.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    571,147.38 : 788,188.06 = 316,502.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    571,147.38/788,188.06 = 316,502.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    571,147.38x = 788,188.06 × 316,502.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    571,147.38x = 249,463,743,680.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 249,463,743,680.33/571,147.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 436,776.48

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