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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 569,397.06, 785,737.26 and 314,733.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 569,397.06, 785,737.26 and 314,733.06 is: 434,314.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    569,397.06 : 785,737.26 = 314,733.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    569,397.06/785,737.26 = 314,733.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    569,397.06x = 785,737.26 × 314,733.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    569,397.06x = 247,297,492,195.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 247,297,492,195.82/569,397.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 434,314.66

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