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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 569,163.10, 785,445.37 and 314,514.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 569,163.10, 785,445.37 and 314,514.29 is: 434,029.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    569,163.10 : 785,445.37 = 314,514.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    569,163.10/785,445.37 = 314,514.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    569,163.10x = 785,445.37 × 314,514.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    569,163.10x = 247,033,792,879.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 247,033,792,879.34/569,163.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 434,029.88

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