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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 571,248.80, 788,321.72 and 316,600.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 571,248.80, 788,321.72 and 316,600.01 is: 436,907.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    571,248.80 : 788,321.72 = 316,600.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    571,248.80/788,321.72 = 316,600.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    571,248.80x = 788,321.72 × 316,600.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    571,248.80x = 249,582,662,852.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 249,582,662,852.22/571,248.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 436,907.11

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