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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 570,466.89, 787,214.34 and 312,294.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 570,466.89, 787,214.34 and 312,294.38 is: 430,949.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    570,466.89 : 787,214.34 = 312,294.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    570,466.89/787,214.34 = 312,294.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    570,466.89x = 787,214.34 × 312,294.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    570,466.89x = 245,842,610,301.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 245,842,610,301.34/570,466.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 430,949.83

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