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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 571,795.44, 789,078.21 and 317,146.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 571,795.44, 789,078.21 and 317,146.62 is: 437,662.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    571,795.44 : 789,078.21 = 317,146.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    571,795.44/789,078.21 = 317,146.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    571,795.44x = 789,078.21 × 317,146.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    571,795.44x = 250,253,487,217.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 250,253,487,217.15/571,795.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 437,662.61

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