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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 569,031.29, 785,253.98 and 310,902.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 569,031.29, 785,253.98 and 310,902.72 is: 429,040.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    569,031.29 : 785,253.98 = 310,902.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    569,031.29/785,253.98 = 310,902.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    569,031.29x = 785,253.98 × 310,902.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    569,031.29x = 244,137,598,272.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 244,137,598,272.83/569,031.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 429,040.73

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