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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 567,503.87, 783,160.61 and 312,864.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 567,503.87, 783,160.61 and 312,864.17 is: 431,755.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    567,503.87 : 783,160.61 = 312,864.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    567,503.87/783,160.61 = 312,864.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    567,503.87x = 783,160.61 × 312,864.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    567,503.87x = 245,022,888,744.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 245,022,888,744.22/567,503.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 431,755.45

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