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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 559,232.17, 771,692.99 and 314,197.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 559,232.17, 771,692.99 and 314,197.74 is: 433,566.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    559,232.17 : 771,692.99 = 314,197.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    559,232.17/771,692.99 = 314,197.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    559,232.17x = 771,692.99 × 314,197.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    559,232.17x = 242,464,191,860.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 242,464,191,860.85/559,232.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 433,566.25

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