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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 570,741.19, 787,591.25 and 316,072.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 570,741.19, 787,591.25 and 316,072.33 is: 436,162.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    570,741.19 : 787,591.25 = 316,072.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    570,741.19/787,591.25 = 316,072.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    570,741.19x = 787,591.25 × 316,072.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    570,741.19x = 248,935,799,111.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 248,935,799,111.04/570,741.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 436,162.32

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