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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 570,146.08, 786,817.94 and 315,520.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 570,146.08, 786,817.94 and 315,520.96 is: 435,427.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    570,146.08 : 786,817.94 = 315,520.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    570,146.08/786,817.94 = 315,520.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    570,146.08x = 786,817.94 × 315,520.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    570,146.08x = 248,257,551,774.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 248,257,551,774.02/570,146.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 435,427.97

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