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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 571,934.08, 789,269.96 and 317,285.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 571,934.08, 789,269.96 and 317,285.27 is: 437,854.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    571,934.08 : 789,269.96 = 317,285.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    571,934.08/789,269.96 = 317,285.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    571,934.08x = 789,269.96 × 317,285.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    571,934.08x = 250,423,732,361.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 250,423,732,361.49/571,934.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 437,854.19

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