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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 568,433.66, 784,693.59 and 374,955.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 568,433.66, 784,693.59 and 374,955.44 is: 517,606.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    568,433.66 : 784,693.59 = 374,955.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    568,433.66/784,693.59 = 374,955.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    568,433.66x = 784,693.59 × 374,955.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    568,433.66x = 294,225,130,303.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 294,225,130,303.63/568,433.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 517,606.80

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