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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 571,934.07, 789,269.97 and 317,285.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 571,934.07, 789,269.97 and 317,285.28 is: 437,854.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    571,934.07 : 789,269.97 = 317,285.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    571,934.07/789,269.97 = 317,285.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    571,934.07x = 789,269.97 × 317,285.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    571,934.07x = 250,423,743,427.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 250,423,743,427.04/571,934.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 437,854.22

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