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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 570,104.32, 786,690.37 and 385,968.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 570,104.32, 786,690.37 and 385,968.31 is: 532,599.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    570,104.32 : 786,690.37 = 385,968.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    570,104.32/786,690.37 = 385,968.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    570,104.32x = 786,690.37 × 385,968.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    570,104.32x = 303,637,552,602.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 303,637,552,602.18/570,104.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 532,599.99

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