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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 570,468.72, 787,215.52 and 312,295.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 570,468.72, 787,215.52 and 312,295.68 is: 430,950.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    570,468.72 : 787,215.52 = 312,295.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    570,468.72/787,215.52 = 312,295.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    570,468.72x = 787,215.52 × 312,295.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    570,468.72x = 245,844,006,124.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 245,844,006,124.95/570,468.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 430,950.90

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