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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 571,728.51, 788,965.52 and 317,103.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 571,728.51, 788,965.52 and 317,103.39 is: 437,591.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    571,728.51 : 788,965.52 = 317,103.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    571,728.51/788,965.52 = 317,103.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    571,728.51x = 788,965.52 × 317,103.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    571,728.51x = 250,183,639,399.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 250,183,639,399.60/571,728.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 437,591.68

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