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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 569,581.16, 786,002.34 and 311,464.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 569,581.16, 786,002.34 and 311,464.36 is: 429,810.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    569,581.16 : 786,002.34 = 311,464.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    569,581.16/786,002.34 = 311,464.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    569,581.16x = 786,002.34 × 311,464.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    569,581.16x = 244,811,715,786.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 244,811,715,786.60/569,581.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 429,810.07

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