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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 570,062.12, 786,343.02 and 376,471.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 570,062.12, 786,343.02 and 376,471.62 is: 519,304.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    570,062.12 : 786,343.02 = 376,471.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    570,062.12/786,343.02 = 376,471.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    570,062.12x = 786,343.02 × 376,471.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    570,062.12x = 296,035,830,615.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 296,035,830,615.09/570,062.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 519,304.51

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