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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 567,143.03, 782,712.53 and 423,653.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 567,143.03, 782,712.53 and 423,653.96 is: 584,683.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    567,143.03 : 782,712.53 = 423,653.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    567,143.03/782,712.53 = 423,653.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    567,143.03x = 782,712.53 × 423,653.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    567,143.03x = 331,599,262,876.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 331,599,262,876.12/567,143.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 584,683.66

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