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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 570,112.56, 786,111.48 and 426,412.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 570,112.56, 786,111.48 and 426,412.08 is: 587,967.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    570,112.56 : 786,111.48 = 426,412.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    570,112.56/786,111.48 = 426,412.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    570,112.56x = 786,111.48 × 426,412.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    570,112.56x = 335,207,431,298.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 335,207,431,298.68/570,112.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 587,967.10

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