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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 567,606.96, 783,282.96 and 312,953.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 567,606.96, 783,282.96 and 312,953.76 is: 431,868.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    567,606.96 : 783,282.96 = 312,953.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    567,606.96/783,282.96 = 312,953.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    567,606.96x = 783,282.96 × 312,953.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    567,606.96x = 245,131,347,475.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 245,131,347,475.93/567,606.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 431,868.11

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