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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 570,211.82, 786,917.01 and 315,563.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 570,211.82, 786,917.01 and 315,563.09 is: 435,490.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    570,211.82 : 786,917.01 = 315,563.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    570,211.82/786,917.01 = 315,563.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    570,211.82x = 786,917.01 × 315,563.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    570,211.82x = 248,321,963,249.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 248,321,963,249.16/570,211.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 435,490.73

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