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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 567,955.89, 783,781.36 and 309,838.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 567,955.89, 783,781.36 and 309,838.35 is: 427,578.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    567,955.89 : 783,781.36 = 309,838.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    567,955.89/783,781.36 = 309,838.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    567,955.89x = 783,781.36 × 309,838.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    567,955.89x = 242,845,517,875.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 242,845,517,875.06/567,955.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 427,578.13

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