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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 570,596.31, 787,446.63 and 315,947.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 570,596.31, 787,446.63 and 315,947.49 is: 436,020.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    570,596.31 : 787,446.63 = 315,947.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    570,596.31/787,446.63 = 315,947.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    570,596.31x = 787,446.63 × 315,947.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    570,596.31x = 248,791,786,257.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 248,791,786,257.46/570,596.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 436,020.67

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