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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 572,076, 789,464.88 and 317,468.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 572,076, 789,464.88 and 317,468.16 is: 438,106.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    572,076 : 789,464.88 = 317,468.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    572,076/789,464.88 = 317,468.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    572,076x = 789,464.88 × 317,468.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    572,076x = 250,629,962,838.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 250,629,962,838.22/572,076
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 438,106.06

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