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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 570,214.32, 786,920.46 and 315,565.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 570,214.32, 786,920.46 and 315,565.60 is: 435,494.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    570,214.32 : 786,920.46 = 315,565.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    570,214.32/786,920.46 = 315,565.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    570,214.32x = 786,920.46 × 315,565.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    570,214.32x = 248,325,027,112.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 248,325,027,112.18/570,214.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 435,494.20

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