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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 570,617.99, 787,443.17 and 315,963.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 570,617.99, 787,443.17 and 315,963.71 is: 436,024.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    570,617.99 : 787,443.17 = 315,963.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    570,617.99/787,443.17 = 315,963.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    570,617.99x = 787,443.17 × 315,963.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    570,617.99x = 248,803,459,890.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 248,803,459,890.33/570,617.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 436,024.57

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