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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 569,015.64, 785,249.82 and 314,372.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 569,015.64, 785,249.82 and 314,372.70 is: 433,838.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    569,015.64 : 785,249.82 = 314,372.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    569,015.64/785,249.82 = 314,372.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    569,015.64x = 785,249.82 × 314,372.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    569,015.64x = 246,861,106,087.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 246,861,106,087.91/569,015.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 433,838.88

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