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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 568,413.54, 784,410.85 and 313,764.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 568,413.54, 784,410.85 and 313,764.73 is: 432,995.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    568,413.54 : 784,410.85 = 313,764.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    568,413.54/784,410.85 = 313,764.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    568,413.54x = 784,410.85 × 313,764.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    568,413.54x = 246,120,458,559.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 246,120,458,559.32/568,413.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 432,995.42

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