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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 569,037.28, 785,204.52 and 314,373.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 569,037.28, 785,204.52 and 314,373.28 is: 433,798.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    569,037.28 : 785,204.52 = 314,373.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    569,037.28/785,204.52 = 314,373.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    569,037.28x = 785,204.52 × 314,373.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    569,037.28x = 246,847,320,423.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 246,847,320,423.23/569,037.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 433,798.15

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