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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 571,398.78, 788,477.28 and 316,728.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 571,398.78, 788,477.28 and 316,728.30 is: 437,055.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    571,398.78 : 788,477.28 = 316,728.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    571,398.78/788,477.28 = 316,728.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    571,398.78x = 788,477.28 × 316,728.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    571,398.78x = 249,733,068,483.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 249,733,068,483.02/571,398.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 437,055.66

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