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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 570,558.44, 787,380.31 and 312,431.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 570,558.44, 787,380.31 and 312,431.24 is: 431,160.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    570,558.44 : 787,380.31 = 312,431.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    570,558.44/787,380.31 = 312,431.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    570,558.44x = 787,380.31 × 312,431.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    570,558.44x = 246,002,206,604.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 246,002,206,604.88/570,558.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 431,160.40

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