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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 570,022.41, 786,618.79 and 311,898.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 570,022.41, 786,618.79 and 311,898.32 is: 430,413.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    570,022.41 : 786,618.79 = 311,898.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    570,022.41/786,618.79 = 311,898.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    570,022.41x = 786,618.79 × 311,898.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    570,022.41x = 245,345,081,285.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 245,345,081,285.21/570,022.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 430,413.04

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