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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 583,249.56, 804,884.42 and 314,977.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 583,249.56, 804,884.42 and 314,977.56 is: 434,669.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    583,249.56 : 804,884.42 = 314,977.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    583,249.56/804,884.42 = 314,977.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    583,249.56x = 804,884.42 × 314,977.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    583,249.56x = 253,520,530,693.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 253,520,530,693.62/583,249.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 434,669.05

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