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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 570,070.96, 786,355.16 and 376,480.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 570,070.96, 786,355.16 and 376,480.46 is: 519,316.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    570,070.96 : 786,355.16 = 376,480.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    570,070.96/786,355.16 = 376,480.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    570,070.96x = 786,355.16 × 376,480.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    570,070.96x = 296,047,352,360.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 296,047,352,360.17/570,070.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 519,316.67

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