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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 567,508.16, 783,166.48 and 312,868.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 567,508.16, 783,166.48 and 312,868.46 is: 431,761.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    567,508.16 : 783,166.48 = 312,868.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    567,508.16/783,166.48 = 312,868.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    567,508.16x = 783,166.48 × 312,868.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    567,508.16x = 245,028,090,521.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 245,028,090,521.22/567,508.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 431,761.35

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