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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 570,407.72, 787,162.88 and 312,301.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 570,407.72, 787,162.88 and 312,301.39 is: 430,976.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    570,407.72 : 787,162.88 = 312,301.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    570,407.72/787,162.88 = 312,301.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    570,407.72x = 787,162.88 × 312,301.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    570,407.72x = 245,832,058,050.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 245,832,058,050.99/570,407.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 430,976.04

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