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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 571,783.32, 789,155.46 and 317,216.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 571,783.32, 789,155.46 and 317,216.52 is: 437,811.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    571,783.32 : 789,155.46 = 317,216.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    571,783.32/789,155.46 = 317,216.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    571,783.32x = 789,155.46 × 317,216.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    571,783.32x = 250,333,148,760.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 250,333,148,760.20/571,783.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 437,811.21

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