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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 570,479.28, 787,231.40 and 312,306.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 570,479.28, 787,231.40 and 312,306.72 is: 430,966.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    570,479.28 : 787,231.40 = 312,306.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    570,479.28/787,231.40 = 312,306.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    570,479.28x = 787,231.40 × 312,306.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    570,479.28x = 245,857,656,415.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 245,857,656,415.01/570,479.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 430,966.85

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