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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 570,678.54, 787,561.14 and 316,029.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 570,678.54, 787,561.14 and 316,029.73 is: 436,134.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    570,678.54 : 787,561.14 = 316,029.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    570,678.54/787,561.14 = 316,029.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    570,678.54x = 787,561.14 × 316,029.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    570,678.54x = 248,892,731,577.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 248,892,731,577.31/570,678.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 436,134.73

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