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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 568,388.64, 784,376.40 and 313,739.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 568,388.64, 784,376.40 and 313,739.88 is: 432,961.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    568,388.64 : 784,376.40 = 313,739.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    568,388.64/784,376.40 = 313,739.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    568,388.64x = 784,376.40 × 313,739.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    568,388.64x = 246,090,157,610.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 246,090,157,610.83/568,388.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 432,961.08

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