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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 571,792.32, 789,167.88 and 317,225.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 571,792.32, 789,167.88 and 317,225.52 is: 437,823.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    571,792.32 : 789,167.88 = 317,225.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    571,792.32/789,167.88 = 317,225.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    571,792.32x = 789,167.88 × 317,225.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    571,792.32x = 250,344,191,100.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 250,344,191,100.30/571,792.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 437,823.63

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