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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 569,741.76, 786,211.65 and 311,567.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 569,741.76, 786,211.65 and 311,567.36 is: 429,945.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    569,741.76 : 786,211.65 = 311,567.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    569,741.76/786,211.65 = 311,567.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    569,741.76x = 786,211.65 × 311,567.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    569,741.76x = 244,957,884,260.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 244,957,884,260.69/569,741.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 429,945.46

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