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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 569,168.36, 785,502.03 and 314,568.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 569,168.36, 785,502.03 and 314,568.74 is: 434,132.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    569,168.36 : 785,502.03 = 314,568.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    569,168.36/785,502.03 = 314,568.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    569,168.36x = 785,502.03 × 314,568.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    569,168.36x = 247,094,383,844.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 247,094,383,844.54/569,168.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 434,132.33

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