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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 571,214.18, 788,172.07 and 367,218.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 571,214.18, 788,172.07 and 367,218.31 is: 506,694.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    571,214.18 : 788,172.07 = 367,218.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    571,214.18/788,172.07 = 367,218.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    571,214.18x = 788,172.07 × 367,218.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    571,214.18x = 289,431,214,812.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 289,431,214,812.48/571,214.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 506,694.73

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