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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 568,179.78, 784,083.17 and 310,061.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 568,179.78, 784,083.17 and 310,061.83 is: 427,882.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    568,179.78 : 784,083.17 = 310,061.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    568,179.78/784,083.17 = 310,061.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    568,179.78x = 784,083.17 × 310,061.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    568,179.78x = 243,114,262,562.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 243,114,262,562.40/568,179.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 427,882.64

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