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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 568,458.31, 784,451.91 and 313,804.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 568,458.31, 784,451.91 and 313,804.03 is: 433,038.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    568,458.31 : 784,451.91 = 313,804.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    568,458.31/784,451.91 = 313,804.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    568,458.31x = 784,451.91 × 313,804.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    568,458.31x = 246,164,170,699.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 246,164,170,699.20/568,458.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 433,038.21

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