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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 567,516.76, 783,179.16 and 312,877.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 567,516.76, 783,179.16 and 312,877.04 is: 431,773.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    567,516.76 : 783,179.16 = 312,877.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    567,516.76/783,179.16 = 312,877.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    567,516.76x = 783,179.16 × 312,877.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    567,516.76x = 245,038,777,370.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 245,038,777,370.49/567,516.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 431,773.64

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