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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 567,497.16, 783,151.29 and 312,857.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 567,497.16, 783,151.29 and 312,857.46 is: 431,746.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    567,497.16 : 783,151.29 = 312,857.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    567,497.16/783,151.29 = 312,857.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    567,497.16x = 783,151.29 × 312,857.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    567,497.16x = 245,014,723,385.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 245,014,723,385.12/567,497.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 431,746.17

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