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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 567,143.21, 782,712.79 and 423,654.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 567,143.21, 782,712.79 and 423,654.14 is: 584,683.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    567,143.21 : 782,712.79 = 423,654.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    567,143.21/782,712.79 = 423,654.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    567,143.21x = 782,712.79 × 423,654.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    567,143.21x = 331,599,514,812.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 331,599,514,812.10/567,143.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 584,683.92

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