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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 570,631.84, 787,471.88 and 315,983.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 570,631.84, 787,471.88 and 315,983.06 is: 436,056.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    570,631.84 : 787,471.88 = 315,983.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    570,631.84/787,471.88 = 315,983.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    570,631.84x = 787,471.88 × 315,983.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    570,631.84x = 248,827,774,306.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 248,827,774,306.35/570,631.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 436,056.59

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