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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 568,376.64, 784,359.84 and 313,727.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 568,376.64, 784,359.84 and 313,727.92 is: 432,944.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    568,376.64 : 784,359.84 = 313,727.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    568,376.64/784,359.84 = 313,727.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    568,376.64x = 784,359.84 × 313,727.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    568,376.64x = 246,075,581,134.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 246,075,581,134.73/568,376.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 432,944.57

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