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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 569,312.75, 785,701.62 and 314,713.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 569,312.75, 785,701.62 and 314,713.15 is: 434,331.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    569,312.75 : 785,701.62 = 314,713.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    569,312.75/785,701.62 = 314,713.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    569,312.75x = 785,701.62 × 314,713.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    569,312.75x = 247,270,629,826.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 247,270,629,826.05/569,312.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 434,331.80

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