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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 568,300.64, 784,251.02 and 313,651.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 568,300.64, 784,251.02 and 313,651.82 is: 432,837.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    568,300.64 : 784,251.02 = 313,651.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    568,300.64/784,251.02 = 313,651.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    568,300.64x = 784,251.02 × 313,651.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    568,300.64x = 245,981,762,700.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 245,981,762,700.80/568,300.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 432,837.39

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