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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 568,336.38, 784,248.33 and 313,671.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 568,336.38, 784,248.33 and 313,671.15 is: 432,835.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    568,336.38 : 784,248.33 = 313,671.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    568,336.38/784,248.33 = 313,671.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    568,336.38x = 784,248.33 × 313,671.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    568,336.38x = 245,996,075,556.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 245,996,075,556.68/568,336.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 432,835.35

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