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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 571,696.80, 788,990.04 and 317,130

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 571,696.80, 788,990.04 and 317,130 is: 437,666.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    571,696.80 : 788,990.04 = 317,130 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    571,696.80/788,990.04 = 317,130/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    571,696.80x = 788,990.04 × 317,130
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    571,696.80x = 250,212,411,385.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 250,212,411,385.20/571,696.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 437,666.28

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