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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 569,427.15, 852,381.55 and 312,617.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 569,427.15, 852,381.55 and 312,617.30 is: 467,960.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    569,427.15 : 852,381.55 = 312,617.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    569,427.15/852,381.55 = 312,617.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    569,427.15x = 852,381.55 × 312,617.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    569,427.15x = 266,469,218,730.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 266,469,218,730.82/569,427.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 467,960.16

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