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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 569,276.82, 785,604.37 and 311,158.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 569,276.82, 785,604.37 and 311,158.90 is: 429,400.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    569,276.82 : 785,604.37 = 311,158.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    569,276.82/785,604.37 = 311,158.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    569,276.82x = 785,604.37 × 311,158.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    569,276.82x = 244,447,791,604.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 244,447,791,604.39/569,276.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 429,400.57

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