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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 570,588.84, 787,412.58 and 315,939.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 570,588.84, 787,412.58 and 315,939.96 is: 435,997.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    570,588.84 : 787,412.58 = 315,939.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    570,588.84/787,412.58 = 315,939.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    570,588.84x = 787,412.58 × 315,939.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    570,588.84x = 248,775,099,028.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 248,775,099,028.70/570,588.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 435,997.13

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