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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 569,197.22, 785,461.23 and 314,532

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 569,197.22, 785,461.23 and 314,532 is: 434,037.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    569,197.22 : 785,461.23 = 314,532 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    569,197.22/785,461.23 = 314,532/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    569,197.22x = 785,461.23 × 314,532
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    569,197.22x = 247,052,691,594.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 247,052,691,594.36/569,197.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 434,037.07

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