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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 575,999.66, 794,898.62 and 314,369.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 575,999.66, 794,898.62 and 314,369.25 is: 433,839.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    575,999.66 : 794,898.62 = 314,369.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    575,999.66/794,898.62 = 314,369.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    575,999.66x = 794,898.62 × 314,369.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    575,999.66x = 249,891,681,423.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 249,891,681,423.59/575,999.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 433,839.98

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