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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 570,348.68, 786,998.74 and 315,699.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 570,348.68, 786,998.74 and 315,699.28 is: 435,619.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    570,348.68 : 786,998.74 = 315,699.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    570,348.68/786,998.74 = 315,699.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    570,348.68x = 786,998.74 × 315,699.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    570,348.68x = 248,454,935,578.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 248,454,935,578.91/570,348.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 435,619.38

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