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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 571,624.56, 788,829.84 and 316,970.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 571,624.56, 788,829.84 and 316,970.28 is: 437,412.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    571,624.56 : 788,829.84 = 316,970.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    571,624.56/788,829.84 = 316,970.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    571,624.56x = 788,829.84 × 316,970.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    571,624.56x = 250,035,615,257.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 250,035,615,257.16/571,624.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 437,412.30

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