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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 570,845.02, 787,766.46 and 312,731.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 570,845.02, 787,766.46 and 312,731.35 is: 431,569.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    570,845.02 : 787,766.46 = 312,731.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    570,845.02/787,766.46 = 312,731.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    570,845.02x = 787,766.46 × 312,731.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    570,845.02x = 246,359,268,520.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 246,359,268,520.52/570,845.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 431,569.45

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