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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 569,738.97, 786,226.37 and 315,084.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 569,738.97, 786,226.37 and 315,084.69 is: 434,809.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    569,738.97 : 786,226.37 = 315,084.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    569,738.97/786,226.37 = 315,084.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    569,738.97x = 786,226.37 × 315,084.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    569,738.97x = 247,727,890,485.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 247,727,890,485.85/569,738.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 434,809.45

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