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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 570,506.22, 787,298.63 and 312,399.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 570,506.22, 787,298.63 and 312,399.45 is: 431,111.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    570,506.22 : 787,298.63 = 312,399.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    570,506.22/787,298.63 = 312,399.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    570,506.22x = 787,298.63 × 312,399.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    570,506.22x = 245,951,657,435.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 245,951,657,435.76/570,506.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 431,111.26

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