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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 569,379.20, 785,709.52 and 314,715.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 569,379.20, 785,709.52 and 314,715.20 is: 434,288.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    569,379.20 : 785,709.52 = 314,715.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    569,379.20/785,709.52 = 314,715.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    569,379.20x = 785,709.52 × 314,715.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    569,379.20x = 247,274,728,728.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 247,274,728,728.70/569,379.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 434,288.31

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