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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 569,562.24, 785,964.48 and 314,898.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 569,562.24, 785,964.48 and 314,898.24 is: 434,542.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    569,562.24 : 785,964.48 = 314,898.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    569,562.24/785,964.48 = 314,898.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    569,562.24x = 785,964.48 × 314,898.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    569,562.24x = 247,498,831,454.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 247,498,831,454.52/569,562.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 434,542.20

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