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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 570,452.71, 856,520.13 and 318,226

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 570,452.71, 856,520.13 and 318,226 is: 477,808.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    570,452.71 : 856,520.13 = 318,226 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    570,452.71/856,520.13 = 318,226/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    570,452.71x = 856,520.13 × 318,226
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    570,452.71x = 272,566,974,889.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 272,566,974,889.38/570,452.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 477,808.19

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