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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 571,006.53, 787,955.06 and 312,832.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 571,006.53, 787,955.06 and 312,832.10 is: 431,689.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    571,006.53 : 787,955.06 = 312,832.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    571,006.53/787,955.06 = 312,832.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    571,006.53x = 787,955.06 × 312,832.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    571,006.53x = 246,497,638,877.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 246,497,638,877.39/571,006.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 431,689.70

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