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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 570,739.02, 787,633.68 and 316,109.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 570,739.02, 787,633.68 and 316,109.04 is: 436,238.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    570,739.02 : 787,633.68 = 316,109.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    570,739.02/787,633.68 = 316,109.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    570,739.02x = 787,633.68 × 316,109.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    570,739.02x = 248,978,126,456.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 248,978,126,456.47/570,739.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 436,238.14

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