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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 567,141.99, 782,651.05 and 312,491.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 567,141.99, 782,651.05 and 312,491.35 is: 431,235.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    567,141.99 : 782,651.05 = 312,491.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    567,141.99/782,651.05 = 312,491.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    567,141.99x = 782,651.05 × 312,491.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    567,141.99x = 244,571,683,193.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 244,571,683,193.42/567,141.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 431,235.37

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