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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 570,632.67, 787,467.42 and 308,986.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 570,632.67, 787,467.42 and 308,986.65 is: 426,398.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    570,632.67 : 787,467.42 = 308,986.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    570,632.67/787,467.42 = 308,986.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    570,632.67x = 787,467.42 × 308,986.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    570,632.67x = 243,316,920,089.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 243,316,920,089.94/570,632.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 426,398.51

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