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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 567,631.17, 783,337.11 and 309,506.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 567,631.17, 783,337.11 and 309,506.01 is: 427,121.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    567,631.17 : 783,337.11 = 309,506.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    567,631.17/783,337.11 = 309,506.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    567,631.17x = 783,337.11 × 309,506.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    567,631.17x = 242,447,543,401.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 242,447,543,401.03/567,631.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 427,121.62

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