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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 571,799.52, 789,083.78 and 317,152.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 571,799.52, 789,083.78 and 317,152.53 is: 437,670.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    571,799.52 : 789,083.78 = 317,152.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    571,799.52/789,083.78 = 317,152.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    571,799.52x = 789,083.78 × 317,152.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    571,799.52x = 250,259,915,623.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 250,259,915,623.20/571,799.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 437,670.73

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