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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 567,221.76, 782,771.20 and 312,582.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 567,221.76, 782,771.20 and 312,582.08 is: 431,366.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    567,221.76 : 782,771.20 = 312,582.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    567,221.76/782,771.20 = 312,582.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    567,221.76x = 782,771.20 × 312,582.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    567,221.76x = 244,680,249,860.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 244,680,249,860.10/567,221.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 431,366.12

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