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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 567,593.03, 783,283.67 and 312,953.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 567,593.03, 783,283.67 and 312,953.27 is: 431,878.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    567,593.03 : 783,283.67 = 312,953.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    567,593.03/783,283.67 = 312,953.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    567,593.03x = 783,283.67 × 312,953.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    567,593.03x = 245,131,184,493.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 245,131,184,493.81/567,593.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 431,878.43

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