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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 571,871.34, 789,276.69 and 317,304.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 571,871.34, 789,276.69 and 317,304.54 is: 437,932.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    571,871.34 : 789,276.69 = 317,304.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    571,871.34/789,276.69 = 317,304.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    571,871.34x = 789,276.69 × 317,304.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    571,871.34x = 250,441,077,053.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 250,441,077,053.17/571,871.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 437,932.55

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