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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 570,627.99, 787,490.36 and 315,979.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 570,627.99, 787,490.36 and 315,979.17 is: 436,064.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    570,627.99 : 787,490.36 = 315,979.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    570,627.99/787,490.36 = 315,979.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    570,627.99x = 787,490.36 × 315,979.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    570,627.99x = 248,830,548,755.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 248,830,548,755.91/570,627.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 436,064.39

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