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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 567,519.24, 783,182.61 and 312,879.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 567,519.24, 783,182.61 and 312,879.54 is: 431,777.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    567,519.24 : 783,182.61 = 312,879.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    567,519.24/783,182.61 = 312,879.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    567,519.24x = 783,182.61 × 312,879.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    567,519.24x = 245,041,814,752.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 245,041,814,752.80/567,519.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 431,777.11

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