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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 570,163.81, 786,826.36 and 312,040.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 570,163.81, 786,826.36 and 312,040.60 is: 430,616.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    570,163.81 : 786,826.36 = 312,040.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    570,163.81/786,826.36 = 312,040.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    570,163.81x = 786,826.36 × 312,040.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    570,163.81x = 245,521,769,470.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 245,521,769,470.22/570,163.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 430,616.19

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