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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 567,605.31, 783,300.63 and 312,965.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 567,605.31, 783,300.63 and 312,965.55 is: 431,895.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    567,605.31 : 783,300.63 = 312,965.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    567,605.31/783,300.63 = 312,965.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    567,605.31x = 783,300.63 × 312,965.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    567,605.31x = 245,146,112,483.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 245,146,112,483.30/567,605.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 431,895.38

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