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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 570,322.15, 786,962.19 and 315,672.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 570,322.15, 786,962.19 and 315,672.73 is: 435,582.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    570,322.15 : 786,962.19 = 315,672.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    570,322.15/786,962.19 = 315,672.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    570,322.15x = 786,962.19 × 315,672.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    570,322.15x = 248,422,502,924.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 248,422,502,924.08/570,322.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 435,582.77

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