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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 567,209.87, 782,754.86 and 312,570.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 567,209.87, 782,754.86 and 312,570.17 is: 431,349.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    567,209.87 : 782,754.86 = 312,570.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    567,209.87/782,754.86 = 312,570.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    567,209.87x = 782,754.86 × 312,570.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    567,209.87x = 244,665,816,526.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 244,665,816,526.18/567,209.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 431,349.72

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