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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 567,578.24, 783,263.04 and 312,938.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 567,578.24, 783,263.04 and 312,938.56 is: 431,858.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    567,578.24 : 783,263.04 = 312,938.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    567,578.24/783,263.04 = 312,938.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    567,578.24x = 783,263.04 × 312,938.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    567,578.24x = 245,113,207,838.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 245,113,207,838.82/567,578.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 431,858.01

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