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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 569,405.88, 785,784.84 and 314,761.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 569,405.88, 785,784.84 and 314,761.32 is: 434,373.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    569,405.88 : 785,784.84 = 314,761.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    569,405.88/785,784.84 = 314,761.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    569,405.88x = 785,784.84 × 314,761.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    569,405.88x = 247,334,673,474.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 247,334,673,474.39/569,405.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 434,373.23

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