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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 570,114.52, 786,746.94 and 315,465.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 570,114.52, 786,746.94 and 315,465.88 is: 435,336.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    570,114.52 : 786,746.94 = 315,465.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    570,114.52/786,746.94 = 315,465.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    570,114.52x = 786,746.94 × 315,465.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    570,114.52x = 248,191,815,764.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 248,191,815,764.41/570,114.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 435,336.77

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