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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 569,368.66, 785,728.92 and 311,246.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 569,368.66, 785,728.92 and 311,246.74 is: 429,520.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    569,368.66 : 785,728.92 = 311,246.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    569,368.66/785,728.92 = 311,246.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    569,368.66x = 785,728.92 × 311,246.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    569,368.66x = 244,555,564,873.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 244,555,564,873.72/569,368.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 429,520.60

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