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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 571,511.52, 788,730.48 and 316,912.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 571,511.52, 788,730.48 and 316,912.32 is: 437,363.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    571,511.52 : 788,730.48 = 316,912.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    571,511.52/788,730.48 = 316,912.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    571,511.52x = 788,730.48 × 316,912.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    571,511.52x = 249,958,406,271.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 249,958,406,271.51/571,511.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 437,363.72

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