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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 569,039.22, 785,027.43 and 342,553.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 569,039.22, 785,027.43 and 342,553.50 is: 472,575.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    569,039.22 : 785,027.43 = 342,553.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    569,039.22/785,027.43 = 342,553.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    569,039.22x = 785,027.43 × 342,553.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    569,039.22x = 268,913,893,742.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 268,913,893,742.51/569,039.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 472,575.32

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