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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 567,975.79, 783,666.79 and 347,157.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 567,975.79, 783,666.79 and 347,157.19 is: 478,991.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    567,975.79 : 783,666.79 = 347,157.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    567,975.79/783,666.79 = 347,157.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    567,975.79x = 783,666.79 × 347,157.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    567,975.79x = 272,055,560,712.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 272,055,560,712.72/567,975.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 478,991.47

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