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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 566,711.31, 782,033.54 and 312,014.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 566,711.31, 782,033.54 and 312,014.91 is: 430,565.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    566,711.31 : 782,033.54 = 312,014.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    566,711.31/782,033.54 = 312,014.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    566,711.31x = 782,033.54 × 312,014.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    566,711.31x = 244,006,124,600.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 244,006,124,600.08/566,711.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 430,565.12

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