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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 569,015.28, 785,231.92 and 310,886.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 569,015.28, 785,231.92 and 310,886.68 is: 429,018.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    569,015.28 : 785,231.92 = 310,886.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    569,015.28/785,231.92 = 310,886.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    569,015.28x = 785,231.92 × 310,886.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    569,015.28x = 244,118,146,008.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 244,118,146,008.97/569,015.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 429,018.62

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