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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 571,394.78, 788,471.78 and 316,724.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 571,394.78, 788,471.78 and 316,724.30 is: 437,050.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    571,394.78 : 788,471.78 = 316,724.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    571,394.78/788,471.78 = 316,724.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    571,394.78x = 788,471.78 × 316,724.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    571,394.78x = 249,728,172,590.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 249,728,172,590.25/571,394.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 437,050.15

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