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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 568,924.62, 785,104.83 and 314,273.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 568,924.62, 785,104.83 and 314,273.58 is: 433,691.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    568,924.62 : 785,104.83 = 314,273.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    568,924.62/785,104.83 = 314,273.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    568,924.62x = 785,104.83 × 314,273.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    568,924.62x = 246,737,705,599.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 246,737,705,599.39/568,924.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 433,691.38

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