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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 570,973.77, 787,912.79 and 316,309.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 570,973.77, 787,912.79 and 316,309.77 is: 436,490.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    570,973.77 : 787,912.79 = 316,309.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    570,973.77/787,912.79 = 316,309.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    570,973.77x = 787,912.79 × 316,309.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    570,973.77x = 249,224,511,803.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 249,224,511,803.41/570,973.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 436,490.30

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