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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 583,211.26, 804,831.52 and 314,939.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 583,211.26, 804,831.52 and 314,939.26 is: 434,616.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    583,211.26 : 804,831.52 = 314,939.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    583,211.26/804,831.52 = 314,939.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    583,211.26x = 804,831.52 × 314,939.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    583,211.26x = 253,473,043,333.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 253,473,043,333.48/583,211.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 434,616.17

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