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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 567,595.02, 783,286.42 and 312,955.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 567,595.02, 783,286.42 and 312,955.26 is: 431,881.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    567,595.02 : 783,286.42 = 312,955.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    567,595.02/783,286.42 = 312,955.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    567,595.02x = 783,286.42 × 312,955.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    567,595.02x = 245,133,605,225.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 245,133,605,225.57/567,595.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 431,881.18

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