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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 572,332.62, 789,779.48 and 317,663.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 572,332.62, 789,779.48 and 317,663.76 is: 438,354.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    572,332.62 : 789,779.48 = 317,663.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    572,332.62/789,779.48 = 317,663.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    572,332.62x = 789,779.48 × 317,663.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    572,332.62x = 250,884,319,187.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 250,884,319,187.65/572,332.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 438,354.05

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