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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 570,844.96, 787,791.98 and 316,196.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 570,844.96, 787,791.98 and 316,196.12 is: 436,365.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    570,844.96 : 787,791.98 = 316,196.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    570,844.96/787,791.98 = 316,196.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    570,844.96x = 787,791.98 × 316,196.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    570,844.96x = 249,096,767,443.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 249,096,767,443.12/570,844.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 436,365.01

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