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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 570,899.91, 787,889.87 and 316,274.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 570,899.91, 787,889.87 and 316,274.79 is: 436,485.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    570,899.91 : 787,889.87 = 316,274.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    570,899.91/787,889.87 = 316,274.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    570,899.91x = 787,889.87 × 316,274.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    570,899.91x = 249,189,701,596.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 249,189,701,596.00/570,899.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 436,485.80

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