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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 570,777.93, 788,203.02 and 427,288.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 570,777.93, 788,203.02 and 427,288.86 is: 590,055.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    570,777.93 : 788,203.02 = 427,288.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    570,777.93/788,203.02 = 427,288.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    570,777.93x = 788,203.02 × 427,288.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    570,777.93x = 336,790,369,864.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 336,790,369,864.36/570,777.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 590,055.00

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