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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 570,443.72, 787,204.58 and 312,317.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 570,443.72, 787,204.58 and 312,317.37 is: 430,993.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    570,443.72 : 787,204.58 = 312,317.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    570,443.72/787,204.58 = 312,317.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    570,443.72x = 787,204.58 × 312,317.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    570,443.72x = 245,857,662,515.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 245,857,662,515.97/570,443.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 430,993.73

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