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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 569,133.69, 785,398.91 and 314,479.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 569,133.69, 785,398.91 and 314,479.41 is: 433,978.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    569,133.69 : 785,398.91 = 314,479.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    569,133.69/785,398.91 = 314,479.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    569,133.69x = 785,398.91 × 314,479.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    569,133.69x = 246,991,785,831.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 246,991,785,831.44/569,133.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 433,978.50

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