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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 567,606.81, 783,302.70 and 312,967.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 567,606.81, 783,302.70 and 312,967.05 is: 431,897.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    567,606.81 : 783,302.70 = 312,967.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    567,606.81/783,302.70 = 312,967.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    567,606.81x = 783,302.70 × 312,967.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    567,606.81x = 245,147,935,276.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 245,147,935,276.04/567,606.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 431,897.45

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