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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 567,149.16, 782,700.78 and 312,500.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 567,149.16, 782,700.78 and 312,500.28 is: 431,269.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    567,149.16 : 782,700.78 = 312,500.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    567,149.16/782,700.78 = 312,500.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    567,149.16x = 782,700.78 × 312,500.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    567,149.16x = 244,594,212,906.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 244,594,212,906.22/567,149.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 431,269.64

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