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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 569,470.14, 785,885.19 and 314,837.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 569,470.14, 785,885.19 and 314,837.73 is: 434,485.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    569,470.14 : 785,885.19 = 314,837.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    569,470.14/785,885.19 = 314,837.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    569,470.14x = 785,885.19 × 314,837.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    569,470.14x = 247,426,309,260.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 247,426,309,260.22/569,470.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 434,485.13

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