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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 571,625.69, 788,874.95 and 316,971.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 571,625.69, 788,874.95 and 316,971.41 is: 437,438.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    571,625.69 : 788,874.95 = 316,971.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    571,625.69/788,874.95 = 316,971.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    571,625.69x = 788,874.95 × 316,971.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    571,625.69x = 250,050,803,630.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 250,050,803,630.32/571,625.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 437,438.01

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