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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 568,340.88, 784,254.54 and 313,675.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 568,340.88, 784,254.54 and 313,675.65 is: 432,841.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    568,340.88 : 784,254.54 = 313,675.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    568,340.88/784,254.54 = 313,675.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    568,340.88x = 784,254.54 × 313,675.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    568,340.88x = 246,001,552,599.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 246,001,552,599.95/568,340.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 432,841.56

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