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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 567,146.16, 782,696.64 and 312,497.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 567,146.16, 782,696.64 and 312,497.28 is: 431,265.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    567,146.16 : 782,696.64 = 312,497.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    567,146.16/782,696.64 = 312,497.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    567,146.16x = 782,696.64 × 312,497.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    567,146.16x = 244,590,571,065.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 244,590,571,065.14/567,146.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 431,265.50

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