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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 570,410.85, 787,172.81 and 315,756.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 570,410.85, 787,172.81 and 315,756.57 is: 435,747.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    570,410.85 : 787,172.81 = 315,756.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    570,410.85/787,172.81 = 315,756.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    570,410.85x = 787,172.81 × 315,756.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    570,410.85x = 248,554,984,904.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 248,554,984,904.08/570,410.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 435,747.29

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