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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 569,593.44, 786,042.96 and 311,471.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 569,593.44, 786,042.96 and 311,471.52 is: 429,832.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    569,593.44 : 786,042.96 = 311,471.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    569,593.44/786,042.96 = 311,471.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    569,593.44x = 786,042.96 × 311,471.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    569,593.44x = 244,829,995,536.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 244,829,995,536.50/569,593.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 429,832.89

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