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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 568,335.33, 784,246.92 and 313,670.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 568,335.33, 784,246.92 and 313,670.12 is: 432,833.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    568,335.33 : 784,246.92 = 313,670.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    568,335.33/784,246.92 = 313,670.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    568,335.33x = 784,246.92 × 313,670.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    568,335.33x = 245,994,824,525.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 245,994,824,525.72/568,335.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 432,833.94

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