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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 583,255.73, 804,892.95 and 314,983.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 583,255.73, 804,892.95 and 314,983.73 is: 434,677.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    583,255.73 : 804,892.95 = 314,983.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    583,255.73/804,892.95 = 314,983.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    583,255.73x = 804,892.95 × 314,983.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    583,255.73x = 253,528,185,653.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 253,528,185,653.94/583,255.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 434,677.57

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