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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 569,703.38, 786,158.73 and 311,529.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 569,703.38, 786,158.73 and 311,529.11 is: 429,892.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    569,703.38 : 786,158.73 = 311,529.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    569,703.38/786,158.73 = 311,529.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    569,703.38x = 786,158.73 × 311,529.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    569,703.38x = 244,911,325,544.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 244,911,325,544.84/569,703.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 429,892.71

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