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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 569,520.24, 785,906.52 and 314,856.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 569,520.24, 785,906.52 and 314,856.24 is: 434,484.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    569,520.24 : 785,906.52 = 314,856.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    569,520.24/785,906.52 = 314,856.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    569,520.24x = 785,906.52 × 314,856.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    569,520.24x = 247,447,571,878.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 247,447,571,878.69/569,520.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 434,484.25

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