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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 570,665.58, 787,517.79 and 316,016.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 570,665.58, 787,517.79 and 316,016.46 is: 436,102.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    570,665.58 : 787,517.79 = 316,016.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    570,665.58/787,517.79 = 316,016.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    570,665.58x = 787,517.79 × 316,016.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    570,665.58x = 248,868,584,182.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 248,868,584,182.82/570,665.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 436,102.32

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