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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 565,630.18, 780,457.72 and 317,280.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 565,630.18, 780,457.72 and 317,280.13 is: 437,783.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    565,630.18 : 780,457.72 = 317,280.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    565,630.18/780,457.72 = 317,280.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    565,630.18x = 780,457.72 × 317,280.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    565,630.18x = 247,623,726,861.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 247,623,726,861.10/565,630.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 437,783.80

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