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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 568,368.47, 784,348.56 and 313,719.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 568,368.47, 784,348.56 and 313,719.72 is: 432,933.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    568,368.47 : 784,348.56 = 313,719.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    568,368.47/784,348.56 = 313,719.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    568,368.47x = 784,348.56 × 313,719.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    568,368.47x = 246,065,610,625.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 246,065,610,625.60/568,368.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 432,933.26

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