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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 570,031.83, 786,655.40 and 315,387.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 570,031.83, 786,655.40 and 315,387.27 is: 435,240.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    570,031.83 : 786,655.40 = 315,387.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    570,031.83/786,655.40 = 315,387.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    570,031.83x = 786,655.40 × 315,387.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    570,031.83x = 248,101,097,459.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 248,101,097,459.82/570,031.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 435,240.78

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