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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 570,439.29, 787,215.54 and 312,311.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 570,439.29, 787,215.54 and 312,311.91 is: 430,995.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    570,439.29 : 787,215.54 = 312,311.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    570,439.29/787,215.54 = 312,311.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    570,439.29x = 787,215.54 × 312,311.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    570,439.29x = 245,856,788,879.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 245,856,788,879.08/570,439.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 430,995.54

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