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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 570,918.08, 787,866.96 and 316,285.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 570,918.08, 787,866.96 and 316,285.76 is: 436,474.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    570,918.08 : 787,866.96 = 316,285.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    570,918.08/787,866.96 = 316,285.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    570,918.08x = 787,866.96 × 316,285.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    570,918.08x = 249,191,100,222.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 249,191,100,222.49/570,918.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 436,474.35

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