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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 567,560.04, 783,227.68 and 312,911.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 567,560.04, 783,227.68 and 312,911.25 is: 431,814.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    567,560.04 : 783,227.68 = 312,911.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    567,560.04/783,227.68 = 312,911.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    567,560.04x = 783,227.68 × 312,911.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    567,560.04x = 245,080,752,383.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 245,080,752,383.40/567,560.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 431,814.67

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