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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 568,158.52, 784,035.84 and 313,506.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 568,158.52, 784,035.84 and 313,506.40 is: 432,626.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    568,158.52 : 784,035.84 = 313,506.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    568,158.52/784,035.84 = 313,506.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    568,158.52x = 784,035.84 × 313,506.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    568,158.52x = 245,800,253,669.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 245,800,253,669.38/568,158.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 432,626.19

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