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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 570,562.58, 787,388.73 and 312,450.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 570,562.58, 787,388.73 and 312,450.50 is: 431,188.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    570,562.58 : 787,388.73 = 312,450.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    570,562.58/787,388.73 = 312,450.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    570,562.58x = 787,388.73 × 312,450.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    570,562.58x = 246,020,002,382.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 246,020,002,382.87/570,562.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 431,188.46

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