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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 574,468.78, 792,752.59 and 316,343.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 574,468.78, 792,752.59 and 316,343.68 is: 436,546.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    574,468.78 : 792,752.59 = 316,343.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    574,468.78/792,752.59 = 316,343.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    574,468.78x = 792,752.59 × 316,343.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    574,468.78x = 250,782,270,953.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 250,782,270,953.40/574,468.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 436,546.39

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