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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 571,446.09, 788,614.79 and 316,782.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 571,446.09, 788,614.79 and 316,782.09 is: 437,169.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    571,446.09 : 788,614.79 = 316,782.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    571,446.09/788,614.79 = 316,782.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    571,446.09x = 788,614.79 × 316,782.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    571,446.09x = 249,819,039,797.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 249,819,039,797.20/571,446.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 437,169.92

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