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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 570,212.32, 786,917.72 and 315,563.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 570,212.32, 786,917.72 and 315,563.60 is: 435,491.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    570,212.32 : 786,917.72 = 315,563.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    570,212.32/786,917.72 = 315,563.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    570,212.32x = 786,917.72 × 315,563.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    570,212.32x = 248,322,588,626.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 248,322,588,626.99/570,212.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 435,491.45

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