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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 568,391.64, 784,380.54 and 313,742.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 568,391.64, 784,380.54 and 313,742.88 is: 432,965.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    568,391.64 : 784,380.54 = 313,742.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    568,391.64/784,380.54 = 313,742.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    568,391.64x = 784,380.54 × 313,742.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    568,391.64x = 246,093,809,635.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 246,093,809,635.56/568,391.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 432,965.22

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