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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 570,314.12, 787,023.96 and 315,659.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 570,314.12, 787,023.96 and 315,659.84 is: 435,605.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    570,314.12 : 787,023.96 = 315,659.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    570,314.12/787,023.96 = 315,659.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    570,314.12x = 787,023.96 × 315,659.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    570,314.12x = 248,431,857,289.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 248,431,857,289.77/570,314.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 435,605.31

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