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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 571,405.78, 788,486.94 and 316,735.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 571,405.78, 788,486.94 and 316,735.30 is: 437,065.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    571,405.78 : 788,486.94 = 316,735.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    571,405.78/788,486.94 = 316,735.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    571,405.78x = 788,486.94 × 316,735.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    571,405.78x = 249,741,647,486.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 249,741,647,486.98/571,405.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 437,065.32

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