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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 571,796.44, 789,079.59 and 317,147.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 571,796.44, 789,079.59 and 317,147.62 is: 437,663.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    571,796.44 : 789,079.59 = 317,147.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    571,796.44/789,079.59 = 317,147.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    571,796.44x = 789,079.59 × 317,147.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    571,796.44x = 250,254,713,959.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 250,254,713,959.08/571,796.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 437,663.99

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