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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 570,467.89, 787,215.72 and 312,295.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 570,467.89, 787,215.72 and 312,295.38 is: 430,951.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    570,467.89 : 787,215.72 = 312,295.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    570,467.89/787,215.72 = 312,295.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    570,467.89x = 787,215.72 × 312,295.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    570,467.89x = 245,843,832,419.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 245,843,832,419.37/570,467.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 430,951.22

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