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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 568,316.94, 784,273.50 and 313,668.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 568,316.94, 784,273.50 and 313,668.16 is: 432,859.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    568,316.94 : 784,273.50 = 313,668.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    568,316.94/784,273.50 = 313,668.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    568,316.94x = 784,273.50 × 313,668.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    568,316.94x = 246,001,625,681.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 246,001,625,681.76/568,316.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 432,859.92

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