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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 567,555.42, 783,232.26 and 312,915.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 567,555.42, 783,232.26 and 312,915.72 is: 431,826.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    567,555.42 : 783,232.26 = 312,915.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    567,555.42/783,232.26 = 312,915.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    567,555.42x = 783,232.26 × 312,915.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    567,555.42x = 245,085,686,565.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 245,085,686,565.13/567,555.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 431,826.88

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