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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 572,427.39, 789,910.22 and 317,758.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 572,427.39, 789,910.22 and 317,758.47 is: 438,484.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    572,427.39 : 789,910.22 = 317,758.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    572,427.39/789,910.22 = 317,758.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    572,427.39x = 789,910.22 × 317,758.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    572,427.39x = 251,000,661,355.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 251,000,661,355.77/572,427.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 438,484.72

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