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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 567,140.99, 782,649.68 and 312,490.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 567,140.99, 782,649.68 and 312,490.35 is: 431,233.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    567,140.99 : 782,649.68 = 312,490.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    567,140.99/782,649.68 = 312,490.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    567,140.99x = 782,649.68 × 312,490.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    567,140.99x = 244,570,470,868.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 244,570,470,868.14/567,140.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 431,233.99

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