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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 568,217.49, 784,156.70 and 310,111.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 568,217.49, 784,156.70 and 310,111.09 is: 427,962.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    568,217.49 : 784,156.70 = 310,111.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    568,217.49/784,156.70 = 310,111.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    568,217.49x = 784,156.70 × 310,111.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    568,217.49x = 243,175,688,967.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 243,175,688,967.80/568,217.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 427,962.34

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