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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 570,554.17, 787,389.35 and 315,905.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 570,554.17, 787,389.35 and 315,905.36 is: 435,963.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    570,554.17 : 787,389.35 = 315,905.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    570,554.17/787,389.35 = 315,905.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    570,554.17x = 787,389.35 × 315,905.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    570,554.17x = 248,740,510,555.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 248,740,510,555.44/570,554.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 435,963.01

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