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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 569,598.88, 785,986.32 and 314,908.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 569,598.88, 785,986.32 and 314,908.96 is: 434,541.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    569,598.88 : 785,986.32 = 314,908.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    569,598.88/785,986.32 = 314,908.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    569,598.88x = 785,986.32 × 314,908.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    569,598.88x = 247,514,134,605.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 247,514,134,605.43/569,598.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 434,541.12

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