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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 568,781.28, 784,913.35 and 314,127

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 568,781.28, 784,913.35 and 314,127 is: 433,492.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    568,781.28 : 784,913.35 = 314,127 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    568,781.28/784,913.35 = 314,127/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    568,781.28x = 784,913.35 × 314,127
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    568,781.28x = 246,562,475,895.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 246,562,475,895.45/568,781.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 433,492.60

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