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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 569,230.48, 785,621.46 and 342,871.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 569,230.48, 785,621.46 and 342,871.12 is: 473,212.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    569,230.48 : 785,621.46 = 342,871.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    569,230.48/785,621.46 = 342,871.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    569,230.48x = 785,621.46 × 342,871.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    569,230.48x = 269,366,909,886.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 269,366,909,886.24/569,230.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 473,212.38

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