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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 570,976.49, 856,243.31 and 304,591.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 570,976.49, 856,243.31 and 304,591.69 is: 456,769.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    570,976.49 : 856,243.31 = 304,591.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    570,976.49/856,243.31 = 304,591.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    570,976.49x = 856,243.31 × 304,591.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    570,976.49x = 260,804,596,391.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 260,804,596,391.44/570,976.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 456,769.41

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