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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 571,926.02, 789,255.50 and 317,277.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 571,926.02, 789,255.50 and 317,277.20 is: 437,841.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    571,926.02 : 789,255.50 = 317,277.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    571,926.02/789,255.50 = 317,277.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    571,926.02x = 789,255.50 × 317,277.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    571,926.02x = 250,412,775,511.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 250,412,775,511.35/571,926.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 437,841.20

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