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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 570,626.95, 787,488.93 and 315,978.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 570,626.95, 787,488.93 and 315,978.13 is: 436,062.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    570,626.95 : 787,488.93 = 315,978.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    570,626.95/787,488.93 = 315,978.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    570,626.95x = 787,488.93 × 315,978.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    570,626.95x = 248,829,279,497.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 248,829,279,497.10/570,626.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 436,062.96

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