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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 567,512.78, 783,172.97 and 312,873.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 567,512.78, 783,172.97 and 312,873.08 is: 431,767.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    567,512.78 : 783,172.97 = 312,873.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    567,512.78/783,172.97 = 312,873.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    567,512.78x = 783,172.97 × 312,873.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    567,512.78x = 245,033,736,162.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 245,033,736,162.97/567,512.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 431,767.79

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