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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 569,567.88, 785,943.54 and 314,877.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 569,567.88, 785,943.54 and 314,877.96 is: 434,498.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    569,567.88 : 785,943.54 = 314,877.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    569,567.88/785,943.54 = 314,877.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    569,567.88x = 785,943.54 × 314,877.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    569,567.88x = 247,476,298,550.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 247,476,298,550.38/569,567.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 434,498.34

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