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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 571,998.13, 789,342.37 and 313,874.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 571,998.13, 789,342.37 and 313,874.28 is: 433,138.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    571,998.13 : 789,342.37 = 313,874.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    571,998.13/789,342.37 = 313,874.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    571,998.13x = 789,342.37 × 313,874.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    571,998.13x = 247,754,267,272.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 247,754,267,272.56/571,998.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 433,138.25

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