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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 569,471.58, 785,887.22 and 314,839.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 569,471.58, 785,887.22 and 314,839.17 is: 434,487.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    569,471.58 : 785,887.22 = 314,839.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    569,471.58/785,887.22 = 314,839.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    569,471.58x = 785,887.22 × 314,839.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    569,471.58x = 247,428,080,058.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 247,428,080,058.41/569,471.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 434,487.14

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