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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 570,621.63, 787,452.19 and 308,975.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 570,621.63, 787,452.19 and 308,975.68 is: 426,383.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    570,621.63 : 787,452.19 = 308,975.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    570,621.63/787,452.19 = 308,975.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    570,621.63x = 787,452.19 × 308,975.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    570,621.63x = 243,303,575,872.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 243,303,575,872.74/570,621.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 426,383.37

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