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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 568,341.38, 784,255.23 and 313,676.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 568,341.38, 784,255.23 and 313,676.15 is: 432,842.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    568,341.38 : 784,255.23 = 313,676.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    568,341.38/784,255.23 = 313,676.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    568,341.38x = 784,255.23 × 313,676.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    568,341.38x = 246,002,161,163.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 246,002,161,163.77/568,341.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 432,842.25

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