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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 567,985.91, 783,819.49 and 309,862.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 567,985.91, 783,819.49 and 309,862.87 is: 427,610.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    567,985.91 : 783,819.49 = 309,862.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    567,985.91/783,819.49 = 309,862.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    567,985.91x = 783,819.49 × 309,862.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    567,985.91x = 242,876,556,733.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 242,876,556,733.34/567,985.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 427,610.18

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