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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 583,293.24, 804,944.46 and 315,021.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 583,293.24, 804,944.46 and 315,021.24 is: 434,729.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    583,293.24 : 804,944.46 = 315,021.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    583,293.24/804,944.46 = 315,021.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    583,293.24x = 804,944.46 × 315,021.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    583,293.24x = 253,574,601,920.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 253,574,601,920.33/583,293.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 434,729.20

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