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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 572,519.84, 790,102.04 and 317,871

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 572,519.84, 790,102.04 and 317,871 is: 438,675.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    572,519.84 : 790,102.04 = 317,871 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    572,519.84/790,102.04 = 317,871/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    572,519.84x = 790,102.04 × 317,871
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    572,519.84x = 251,150,525,556.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 251,150,525,556.84/572,519.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 438,675.67

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