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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 568,382.64, 784,368.12 and 313,733.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 568,382.64, 784,368.12 and 313,733.88 is: 432,952.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    568,382.64 : 784,368.12 = 313,733.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    568,382.64/784,368.12 = 313,733.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    568,382.64x = 784,368.12 × 313,733.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    568,382.64x = 246,082,853,635.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 246,082,853,635.91/568,382.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 432,952.80

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