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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 566,710, 782,059.80 and 312,060.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 566,710, 782,059.80 and 312,060.58 is: 430,643.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    566,710 : 782,059.80 = 312,060.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    566,710/782,059.80 = 312,060.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    566,710x = 782,059.80 × 312,060.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    566,710x = 244,050,034,782.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 244,050,034,782.68/566,710
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 430,643.60

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