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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 567,183.20, 782,709.08 and 312,534.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 567,183.20, 782,709.08 and 312,534.45 is: 431,295.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    567,183.20 : 782,709.08 = 312,534.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    567,183.20/782,709.08 = 312,534.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    567,183.20x = 782,709.08 × 312,534.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    567,183.20x = 244,623,550,265.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 244,623,550,265.13/567,183.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 431,295.48

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