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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 569,166.36, 785,449.84 and 314,517.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 569,166.36, 785,449.84 and 314,517.56 is: 434,034.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    569,166.36 : 785,449.84 = 314,517.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    569,166.36/785,449.84 = 314,517.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    569,166.36x = 785,449.84 × 314,517.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    569,166.36x = 247,037,767,179.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 247,037,767,179.19/569,166.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 434,034.38

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