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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 568,315.94, 784,272.12 and 313,667.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 568,315.94, 784,272.12 and 313,667.16 is: 432,858.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    568,315.94 : 784,272.12 = 313,667.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    568,315.94/784,272.12 = 313,667.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    568,315.94x = 784,272.12 × 313,667.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    568,315.94x = 246,000,408,547.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 246,000,408,547.58/568,315.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 432,858.54

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