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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 570,801.69, 788,235.75 and 427,312.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 570,801.69, 788,235.75 and 427,312.62 is: 590,087.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    570,801.69 : 788,235.75 = 427,312.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    570,801.69/788,235.75 = 427,312.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    570,801.69x = 788,235.75 × 427,312.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    570,801.69x = 336,823,083,510.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 336,823,083,510.17/570,801.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 590,087.75

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