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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 571,819.23, 789,104.84 and 317,163.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 571,819.23, 789,104.84 and 317,163.87 is: 437,682.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    571,819.23 : 789,104.84 = 317,163.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    571,819.23/789,104.84 = 317,163.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    571,819.23x = 789,104.84 × 317,163.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    571,819.23x = 250,275,543,304.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 250,275,543,304.31/571,819.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 437,682.98

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