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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 568,314.14, 784,271.90 and 313,663.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 568,314.14, 784,271.90 and 313,663.50 is: 432,854.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    568,314.14 : 784,271.90 = 313,663.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    568,314.14/784,271.90 = 313,663.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    568,314.14x = 784,271.90 × 313,663.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    568,314.14x = 245,997,469,105.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 245,997,469,105.65/568,314.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 432,854.74

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