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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 567,731.94, 783,460.20 and 309,610.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 567,731.94, 783,460.20 and 309,610.88 is: 427,257.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    567,731.94 : 783,460.20 = 309,610.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    567,731.94/783,460.20 = 309,610.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    567,731.94x = 783,460.20 × 309,610.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    567,731.94x = 242,567,801,966.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 242,567,801,966.98/567,731.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 427,257.63

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