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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 570,219.76, 786,897.26 and 308,569.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 570,219.76, 786,897.26 and 308,569.32 is: 425,822.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    570,219.76 : 786,897.26 = 308,569.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    570,219.76/786,897.26 = 308,569.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    570,219.76x = 786,897.26 × 308,569.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    570,219.76x = 242,812,352,428.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 242,812,352,428.06/570,219.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 425,822.41

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