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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 567,068.96, 782,557.08 and 312,419.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 567,068.96, 782,557.08 and 312,419.52 is: 431,139.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    567,068.96 : 782,557.08 = 312,419.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    567,068.96/782,557.08 = 312,419.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    567,068.96x = 782,557.08 × 312,419.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    567,068.96x = 244,486,107,306.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 244,486,107,306.20/567,068.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 431,139.99

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