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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 570,844.19, 787,790.94 and 316,195.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 570,844.19, 787,790.94 and 316,195.36 is: 436,363.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    570,844.19 : 787,790.94 = 316,195.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    570,844.19/787,790.94 = 316,195.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    570,844.19x = 787,790.94 × 316,195.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    570,844.19x = 249,095,839,878.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 249,095,839,878.04/570,844.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 436,363.98

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