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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 567,744, 783,492.48 and 341,393.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 567,744, 783,492.48 and 341,393.28 is: 471,126.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    567,744 : 783,492.48 = 341,393.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    567,744/783,492.48 = 341,393.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    567,744x = 783,492.48 × 341,393.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    567,744x = 267,479,067,602.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 267,479,067,602.53/567,744
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 471,126.19

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