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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 570,302.82, 787,042.71 and 315,653.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 570,302.82, 787,042.71 and 315,653.94 is: 435,616.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    570,302.82 : 787,042.71 = 315,653.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    570,302.82/787,042.71 = 315,653.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    570,302.82x = 787,042.71 × 315,653.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    570,302.82x = 248,433,132,359.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 248,433,132,359.78/570,302.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 435,616.17

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