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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 583,247.56, 804,881.65 and 314,975.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 583,247.56, 804,881.65 and 314,975.56 is: 434,666.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    583,247.56 : 804,881.65 = 314,975.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    583,247.56/804,881.65 = 314,975.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    583,247.56x = 804,881.65 × 314,975.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    583,247.56x = 253,518,048,442.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 253,518,048,442.47/583,247.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 434,666.28

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