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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 574,270.98, 792,479.96 and 316,145.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 574,270.98, 792,479.96 and 316,145.85 is: 436,273.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    574,270.98 : 792,479.96 = 316,145.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    574,270.98/792,479.96 = 316,145.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    574,270.98x = 792,479.96 × 316,145.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    574,270.98x = 250,539,251,652.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 250,539,251,652.88/574,270.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 436,273.57

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