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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 569,310.12, 785,688.66 and 314,655.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 569,310.12, 785,688.66 and 314,655.80 is: 434,247.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    569,310.12 : 785,688.66 = 314,655.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    569,310.12/785,688.66 = 314,655.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    569,310.12x = 785,688.66 × 314,655.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    569,310.12x = 247,221,493,863.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 247,221,493,863.23/569,310.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 434,247.50

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