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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 578,213.56, 797,922.03 and 316,568.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 578,213.56, 797,922.03 and 316,568.30 is: 436,857.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    578,213.56 : 797,922.03 = 316,568.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    578,213.56/797,922.03 = 316,568.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    578,213.56x = 797,922.03 × 316,568.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    578,213.56x = 252,596,820,569.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 252,596,820,569.65/578,213.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 436,857.31

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