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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 570,306.12, 787,012.92 and 315,651.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 570,306.12, 787,012.92 and 315,651.84 is: 435,594.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    570,306.12 : 787,012.92 = 315,651.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    570,306.12/787,012.92 = 315,651.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    570,306.12x = 787,012.92 × 315,651.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    570,306.12x = 248,422,076,301.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 248,422,076,301.77/570,306.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 435,594.27

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