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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 567,509.49, 783,168.35 and 312,869.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 567,509.49, 783,168.35 and 312,869.79 is: 431,763.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    567,509.49 : 783,168.35 = 312,869.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    567,509.49/783,168.35 = 312,869.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    567,509.49x = 783,168.35 × 312,869.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    567,509.49x = 245,029,715,634.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 245,029,715,634.80/567,509.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 431,763.20

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