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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 567,579.24, 783,264.42 and 312,939.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 567,579.24, 783,264.42 and 312,939.56 is: 431,859.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    567,579.24 : 783,264.42 = 312,939.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    567,579.24/783,264.42 = 312,939.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    567,579.24x = 783,264.42 × 312,939.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    567,579.24x = 245,114,422,958.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 245,114,422,958.46/567,579.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 431,859.39

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