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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 569,197.72, 785,425.98 and 314,533.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 569,197.72, 785,425.98 and 314,533.72 is: 434,019.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    569,197.72 : 785,425.98 = 314,533.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    569,197.72/785,425.98 = 314,533.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    569,197.72x = 785,425.98 × 314,533.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    569,197.72x = 247,042,955,274.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 247,042,955,274.05/569,197.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 434,019.58

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