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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 569,162.99, 785,456.18 and 311,055.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 569,162.99, 785,456.18 and 311,055.92 is: 429,263.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    569,162.99 : 785,456.18 = 311,055.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    569,162.99/785,456.18 = 311,055.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    569,162.99x = 785,456.18 × 311,055.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    569,162.99x = 244,320,791,539.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 244,320,791,539.94/569,162.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 429,263.32

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