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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 567,732.94, 783,461.58 and 309,611.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 567,732.94, 783,461.58 and 309,611.88 is: 427,259.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    567,732.94 : 783,461.58 = 309,611.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    567,732.94/783,461.58 = 309,611.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    567,732.94x = 783,461.58 × 309,611.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    567,732.94x = 242,569,012,691.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 242,569,012,691.57/567,732.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 427,259.01

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