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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 570,418.65, 787,187.04 and 312,291.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 570,418.65, 787,187.04 and 312,291.27 is: 430,967.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    570,418.65 : 787,187.04 = 312,291.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    570,418.65/787,187.04 = 312,291.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    570,418.65x = 787,187.04 × 312,291.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    570,418.65x = 245,831,640,449.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 245,831,640,449.14/570,418.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 430,967.05

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