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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 570,781.44, 788,207.85 and 427,292.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 570,781.44, 788,207.85 and 427,292.37 is: 590,059.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    570,781.44 : 788,207.85 = 427,292.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    570,781.44/788,207.85 = 427,292.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    570,781.44x = 788,207.85 × 427,292.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    570,781.44x = 336,795,200,279.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 336,795,200,279.11/570,781.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 590,059.83

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