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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 567,511.19, 783,171.50 and 312,871.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 567,511.19, 783,171.50 and 312,871.49 is: 431,765.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    567,511.19 : 783,171.50 = 312,871.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    567,511.19/783,171.50 = 312,871.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    567,511.19x = 783,171.50 × 312,871.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    567,511.19x = 245,032,028,650.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 245,032,028,650.32/567,511.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 431,765.99

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