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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 570,203.82, 786,905.96 and 315,555.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 570,203.82, 786,905.96 and 315,555.08 is: 435,479.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    570,203.82 : 786,905.96 = 315,555.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    570,203.82/786,905.96 = 315,555.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    570,203.82x = 786,905.96 × 315,555.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    570,203.82x = 248,312,167,647.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 248,312,167,647.97/570,203.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 435,479.66

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