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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 569,560.86, 786,009.75 and 314,921.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 569,560.86, 786,009.75 and 314,921.16 is: 434,599.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    569,560.86 : 786,009.75 = 314,921.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    569,560.86/786,009.75 = 314,921.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    569,560.86x = 786,009.75 × 314,921.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    569,560.86x = 247,531,102,241.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 247,531,102,241.31/569,560.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 434,599.92

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