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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 570,620.63, 787,450.82 and 308,974.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 570,620.63, 787,450.82 and 308,974.68 is: 426,382.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    570,620.63 : 787,450.82 = 308,974.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    570,620.63/787,450.82 = 308,974.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    570,620.63x = 787,450.82 × 308,974.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    570,620.63x = 243,302,363,580.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 243,302,363,580.36/570,620.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 426,382.00

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