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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 568,257.68, 784,191.36 and 310,134.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 568,257.68, 784,191.36 and 310,134.32 is: 427,983.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    568,257.68 : 784,191.36 = 310,134.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    568,257.68/784,191.36 = 310,134.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    568,257.68x = 784,191.36 × 310,134.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    568,257.68x = 243,204,654,183.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 243,204,654,183.48/568,257.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 427,983.05

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