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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 571,172, 788,248.80 and 316,517.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 571,172, 788,248.80 and 316,517.60 is: 436,811.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    571,172 : 788,248.80 = 316,517.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    571,172/788,248.80 = 316,517.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    571,172x = 788,248.80 × 316,517.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    571,172x = 249,494,618,378.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 249,494,618,378.88/571,172
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 436,811.71

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