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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 583,235, 804,864.30 and 314,963

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 583,235, 804,864.30 and 314,963 is: 434,648.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    583,235 : 804,864.30 = 314,963 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    583,235/804,864.30 = 314,963/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    583,235x = 804,864.30 × 314,963
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    583,235x = 253,502,474,520.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 253,502,474,520.90/583,235
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 434,648.94

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