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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 571,946.15, 789,286.59 and 317,297.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 571,946.15, 789,286.59 and 317,297.27 is: 437,870.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    571,946.15 : 789,286.59 = 317,297.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    571,946.15/789,286.59 = 317,297.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    571,946.15x = 789,286.59 × 317,297.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    571,946.15x = 250,438,476,308.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 250,438,476,308.18/571,946.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 437,870.73

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