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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 567,317.58, 782,894.07 and 312,668.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 567,317.58, 782,894.07 and 312,668.70 is: 431,480.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    567,317.58 : 782,894.07 = 312,668.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    567,317.58/782,894.07 = 312,668.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    567,317.58x = 782,894.07 × 312,668.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    567,317.58x = 244,786,471,104.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 244,786,471,104.61/567,317.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 431,480.50

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