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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 570,410.72, 787,167.02 and 312,304.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 570,410.72, 787,167.02 and 312,304.39 is: 430,980.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    570,410.72 : 787,167.02 = 312,304.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    570,410.72/787,167.02 = 312,304.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    570,410.72x = 787,167.02 × 312,304.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    570,410.72x = 245,835,712,479.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 245,835,712,479.78/570,410.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 430,980.18

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