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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 570,606.62, 787,427.51 and 315,952.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 570,606.62, 787,427.51 and 315,952.34 is: 436,008.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    570,606.62 : 787,427.51 = 315,952.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    570,606.62/787,427.51 = 315,952.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    570,606.62x = 787,427.51 × 315,952.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    570,606.62x = 248,789,561,217.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 248,789,561,217.62/570,606.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 436,008.90

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