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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 568,392.98, 784,382.97 and 313,744.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 568,392.98, 784,382.97 and 313,744.16 is: 432,967.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    568,392.98 : 784,382.97 = 313,744.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    568,392.98/784,382.97 = 313,744.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    568,392.98x = 784,382.97 × 313,744.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    568,392.98x = 246,095,576,040.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 246,095,576,040.96/568,392.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 432,967.30

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