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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 567,117.84, 782,622 and 312,468.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 567,117.84, 782,622 and 312,468.96 is: 431,206.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    567,117.84 : 782,622 = 312,468.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    567,117.84/782,622 = 312,468.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    567,117.84x = 782,622 × 312,468.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    567,117.84x = 244,545,082,413.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 244,545,082,413.12/567,117.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 431,206.82

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