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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 569,568.17, 785,995.45 and 311,445.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 569,568.17, 785,995.45 and 311,445.95 is: 429,790.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    569,568.17 : 785,995.45 = 311,445.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    569,568.17/785,995.45 = 311,445.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    569,568.17x = 785,995.45 × 311,445.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    569,568.17x = 244,795,094,912.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 244,795,094,912.34/569,568.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 429,790.68

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