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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 570,763.08, 787,659.66 and 316,118.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 570,763.08, 787,659.66 and 316,118.52 is: 436,247.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    570,763.08 : 787,659.66 = 316,118.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    570,763.08/787,659.66 = 316,118.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    570,763.08x = 787,659.66 × 316,118.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    570,763.08x = 248,993,805,982.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 248,993,805,982.90/570,763.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 436,247.22

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