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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 583,257.48, 804,895.36 and 314,985.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 583,257.48, 804,895.36 and 314,985.48 is: 434,679.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    583,257.48 : 804,895.36 = 314,985.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    583,257.48/804,895.36 = 314,985.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    583,257.48x = 804,895.36 × 314,985.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    583,257.48x = 253,530,351,319.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 253,530,351,319.37/583,257.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 434,679.98

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