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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 569,375.20, 785,704 and 314,711.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 569,375.20, 785,704 and 314,711.20 is: 434,282.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    569,375.20 : 785,704 = 314,711.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    569,375.20/785,704 = 314,711.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    569,375.20x = 785,704 × 314,711.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    569,375.20x = 247,269,848,684.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 247,269,848,684.80/569,375.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 434,282.79

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