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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 570,986.03, 787,970.76 and 312,846.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 570,986.03, 787,970.76 and 312,846.09 is: 431,733.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    570,986.03 : 787,970.76 = 312,846.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    570,986.03/787,970.76 = 312,846.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    570,986.03x = 787,970.76 × 312,846.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    570,986.03x = 246,513,571,300.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 246,513,571,300.33/570,986.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 431,733.10

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