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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 571,779.82, 789,150.63 and 317,213.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 571,779.82, 789,150.63 and 317,213.02 is: 437,806.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    571,779.82 : 789,150.63 = 317,213.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    571,779.82/789,150.63 = 317,213.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    571,779.82x = 789,150.63 × 317,213.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    571,779.82x = 250,328,854,577.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 250,328,854,577.20/571,779.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 437,806.38

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