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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 568,309.14, 784,264.99 and 313,658.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 568,309.14, 784,264.99 and 313,658.50 is: 432,847.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    568,309.14 : 784,264.99 = 313,658.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    568,309.14/784,264.99 = 313,658.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    568,309.14x = 784,264.99 × 313,658.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    568,309.14x = 245,991,380,365.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 245,991,380,365.92/568,309.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 432,847.83

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