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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 568,008.68, 783,851.90 and 313,359.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 568,008.68, 783,851.90 and 313,359.84 is: 432,436.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    568,008.68 : 783,851.90 = 313,359.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    568,008.68/783,851.90 = 313,359.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    568,008.68x = 783,851.90 × 313,359.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    568,008.68x = 245,627,704,400.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 245,627,704,400.90/568,008.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 432,436.54

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