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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 570,849.96, 787,798.88 and 316,201.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 570,849.96, 787,798.88 and 316,201.12 is: 436,371.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    570,849.96 : 787,798.88 = 316,201.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    570,849.96/787,798.88 = 316,201.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    570,849.96x = 787,798.88 × 316,201.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    570,849.96x = 249,102,888,190.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 249,102,888,190.75/570,849.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 436,371.91

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