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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 567,037, 782,511.06 and 312,388.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 567,037, 782,511.06 and 312,388.12 is: 431,095.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    567,037 : 782,511.06 = 312,388.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    567,037/782,511.06 = 312,388.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    567,037x = 782,511.06 × 312,388.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    567,037x = 244,447,158,912.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 244,447,158,912.61/567,037
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 431,095.61

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