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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 569,167.24, 785,451.06 and 314,518.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 569,167.24, 785,451.06 and 314,518.42 is: 434,035.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    569,167.24 : 785,451.06 = 314,518.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    569,167.24/785,451.06 = 314,518.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    569,167.24x = 785,451.06 × 314,518.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    569,167.24x = 247,038,826,378.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 247,038,826,378.53/569,167.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 434,035.57

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