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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 570,074.90, 786,713.31 and 311,974.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 570,074.90, 786,713.31 and 311,974.47 is: 430,530.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    570,074.90 : 786,713.31 = 311,974.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    570,074.90/786,713.31 = 311,974.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    570,074.90x = 786,713.31 × 311,974.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    570,074.90x = 245,434,467,929.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 245,434,467,929.20/570,074.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 430,530.22

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