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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 571,359.02, 788,458.38 and 313,227.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 571,359.02, 788,458.38 and 313,227.14 is: 432,244.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    571,359.02 : 788,458.38 = 313,227.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    571,359.02/788,458.38 = 313,227.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    571,359.02x = 788,458.38 × 313,227.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    571,359.02x = 246,966,562,694.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 246,966,562,694.62/571,359.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 432,244.09

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