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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 570,080.58, 786,699.07 and 311,956.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 570,080.58, 786,699.07 and 311,956.49 is: 430,493.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    570,080.58 : 786,699.07 = 311,956.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    570,080.58/786,699.07 = 311,956.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    570,080.58x = 786,699.07 × 311,956.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    570,080.58x = 245,415,883,903.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 245,415,883,903.53/570,080.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 430,493.33

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