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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 568,974.78, 785,201.04 and 314,342.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 568,974.78, 785,201.04 and 314,342.37 is: 433,801.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    568,974.78 : 785,201.04 = 314,342.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    568,974.78/785,201.04 = 314,342.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    568,974.78x = 785,201.04 × 314,342.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    568,974.78x = 246,821,955,840.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 246,821,955,840.07/568,974.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 433,801.22

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