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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 569,252, 785,499.72 and 314,568.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 569,252, 785,499.72 and 314,568.56 is: 434,067.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    569,252 : 785,499.72 = 314,568.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    569,252/785,499.72 = 314,568.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    569,252x = 785,499.72 × 314,568.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    569,252x = 247,093,515,800.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 247,093,515,800.80/569,252
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 434,067.01

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