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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 567,277.08, 782,838.42 and 312,628.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 567,277.08, 782,838.42 and 312,628.50 is: 431,425.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    567,277.08 : 782,838.42 = 312,628.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    567,277.08/782,838.42 = 312,628.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    567,277.08x = 782,838.42 × 312,628.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    567,277.08x = 244,737,600,986.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 244,737,600,986.97/567,277.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 431,425.15

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