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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 570,410.10, 787,171.77 and 315,755.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 570,410.10, 787,171.77 and 315,755.82 is: 435,746.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    570,410.10 : 787,171.77 = 315,755.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    570,410.10/787,171.77 = 315,755.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    570,410.10x = 787,171.77 × 315,755.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    570,410.10x = 248,554,067,717.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 248,554,067,717.20/570,410.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 435,746.26

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