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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 570,469.89, 787,218.48 and 312,297.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 570,469.89, 787,218.48 and 312,297.38 is: 430,953.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    570,469.89 : 787,218.48 = 312,297.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    570,469.89/787,218.48 = 312,297.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    570,469.89x = 787,218.48 × 312,297.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    570,469.89x = 245,846,268,791.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 245,846,268,791.58/570,469.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 430,953.98

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