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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 568,365.69, 784,344.72 and 313,716.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 568,365.69, 784,344.72 and 313,716.95 is: 432,929.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    568,365.69 : 784,344.72 = 313,716.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    568,365.69/784,344.72 = 313,716.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    568,365.69x = 784,344.72 × 313,716.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    568,365.69x = 246,062,227,816.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 246,062,227,816.70/568,365.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 432,929.42

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