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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 571,718.61, 788,966.22 and 313,590.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 571,718.61, 788,966.22 and 313,590.24 is: 432,751.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    571,718.61 : 788,966.22 = 313,590.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    571,718.61/788,966.22 = 313,590.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    571,718.61x = 788,966.22 × 313,590.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    571,718.61x = 247,412,106,281.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 247,412,106,281.69/571,718.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 432,751.54

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