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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 567,171.44, 782,751.76 and 423,682.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 567,171.44, 782,751.76 and 423,682.38 is: 584,722.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    567,171.44 : 782,751.76 = 423,682.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    567,171.44/782,751.76 = 423,682.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    567,171.44x = 782,751.76 × 423,682.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    567,171.44x = 331,638,128,625.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 331,638,128,625.99/567,171.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 584,722.90

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