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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 567,036, 782,509.68 and 312,387.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 567,036, 782,509.68 and 312,387.12 is: 431,094.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    567,036 : 782,509.68 = 312,387.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    567,036/782,509.68 = 312,387.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    567,036x = 782,509.68 × 312,387.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    567,036x = 244,445,945,307.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 244,445,945,307.32/567,036
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 431,094.23

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