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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 570,137.58, 786,806.19 and 315,512.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 570,137.58, 786,806.19 and 315,512.46 is: 435,416.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    570,137.58 : 786,806.19 = 315,512.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    570,137.58/786,806.19 = 315,512.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    570,137.58x = 786,806.19 × 315,512.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    570,137.58x = 248,247,156,550.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 248,247,156,550.13/570,137.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 435,416.23

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