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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 583,247.81, 804,881.99 and 314,975.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 583,247.81, 804,881.99 and 314,975.81 is: 434,666.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    583,247.81 : 804,881.99 = 314,975.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    583,247.81/804,881.99 = 314,975.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    583,247.81x = 804,881.99 × 314,975.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    583,247.81x = 253,518,359,554.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 253,518,359,554.31/583,247.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 434,666.63

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