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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 568,780.28, 784,911.98 and 314,126

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 568,780.28, 784,911.98 and 314,126 is: 433,491.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    568,780.28 : 784,911.98 = 314,126 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    568,780.28/784,911.98 = 314,126/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    568,780.28x = 784,911.98 × 314,126
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    568,780.28x = 246,561,259,058.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 246,561,259,058.85/568,780.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 433,491.22

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