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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 567,510.99, 783,170.52 and 312,871.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 567,510.99, 783,170.52 and 312,871.29 is: 431,765.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    567,510.99 : 783,170.52 = 312,871.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    567,510.99/783,170.52 = 312,871.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    567,510.99x = 783,170.52 × 312,871.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    567,510.99x = 245,031,570,882.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 245,031,570,882.37/567,510.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 431,765.33

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