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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 570,350.68, 787,001.50 and 315,701.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 570,350.68, 787,001.50 and 315,701.28 is: 435,622.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    570,350.68 : 787,001.50 = 315,701.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    570,350.68/787,001.50 = 315,701.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    570,350.68x = 787,001.50 × 315,701.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    570,350.68x = 248,457,380,911.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 248,457,380,911.92/570,350.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 435,622.13

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