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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 568,036.08, 783,893.97 and 313,396.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 568,036.08, 783,893.97 and 313,396.38 is: 432,489.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    568,036.08 : 783,893.97 = 313,396.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    568,036.08/783,893.97 = 313,396.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    568,036.08x = 783,893.97 × 313,396.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    568,036.08x = 245,669,532,501.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 245,669,532,501.83/568,036.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 432,489.31

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