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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 571,287.68, 788,345.68 and 316,623.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 571,287.68, 788,345.68 and 316,623.68 is: 436,923.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    571,287.68 : 788,345.68 = 316,623.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    571,287.68/788,345.68 = 316,623.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    571,287.68x = 788,345.68 × 316,623.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    571,287.68x = 249,608,910,313.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 249,608,910,313.70/571,287.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 436,923.32

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