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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 568,369.59, 784,350.12 and 313,720.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 568,369.59, 784,350.12 and 313,720.85 is: 432,934.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    568,369.59 : 784,350.12 = 313,720.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    568,369.59/784,350.12 = 313,720.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    568,369.59x = 784,350.12 × 313,720.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    568,369.59x = 246,066,982,422.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 246,066,982,422.25/568,369.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 432,934.81

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