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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 570,492.72, 787,248.64 and 312,319.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 570,492.72, 787,248.64 and 312,319.68 is: 430,984.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    570,492.72 : 787,248.64 = 312,319.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    570,492.72/787,248.64 = 312,319.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    570,492.72x = 787,248.64 × 312,319.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    570,492.72x = 245,873,243,325.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 245,873,243,325.24/570,492.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 430,984.02

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