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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 570,571.56, 787,398.42 and 312,444.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 570,571.56, 787,398.42 and 312,444.36 is: 431,178.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    570,571.56 : 787,398.42 = 312,444.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    570,571.56/787,398.42 = 312,444.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    570,571.56x = 787,398.42 × 312,444.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    570,571.56x = 246,018,195,401.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 246,018,195,401.91/570,571.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 431,178.51

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