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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 570,901.66, 787,892.28 and 316,276.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 570,901.66, 787,892.28 and 316,276.54 is: 436,488.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    570,901.66 : 787,892.28 = 316,276.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    570,901.66/787,892.28 = 316,276.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    570,901.66x = 787,892.28 × 316,276.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    570,901.66x = 249,191,844,211.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 249,191,844,211.11/570,901.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 436,488.21

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