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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 570,619.99, 787,445.92 and 315,965.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 570,619.99, 787,445.92 and 315,965.71 is: 436,027.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    570,619.99 : 787,445.92 = 315,965.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    570,619.99/787,445.92 = 315,965.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    570,619.99x = 787,445.92 × 315,965.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    570,619.99x = 248,805,909,199.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 248,805,909,199.40/570,619.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 436,027.33

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