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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 568,317.64, 784,276.73 and 313,667

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 568,317.64, 784,276.73 and 313,667 is: 432,859.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    568,317.64 : 784,276.73 = 313,667 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    568,317.64/784,276.73 = 313,667/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    568,317.64x = 784,276.73 × 313,667
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    568,317.64x = 246,001,729,068.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 246,001,729,068.91/568,317.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 432,859.57

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