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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 567,544.93, 783,217.35 and 312,905.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 567,544.93, 783,217.35 and 312,905.23 is: 431,812.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    567,544.93 : 783,217.35 = 312,905.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    567,544.93/783,217.35 = 312,905.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    567,544.93x = 783,217.35 × 312,905.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    567,544.93x = 245,072,803,083.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 245,072,803,083.70/567,544.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 431,812.16

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