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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 570,994.31, 787,997.97 and 316,345.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 570,994.31, 787,997.97 and 316,345.50 is: 436,571.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    570,994.31 : 787,997.97 = 316,345.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    570,994.31/787,997.97 = 316,345.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    570,994.31x = 787,997.97 × 316,345.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    570,994.31x = 249,279,611,818.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 249,279,611,818.64/570,994.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 436,571.09

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