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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 583,311.06, 804,969.57 and 315,039.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 583,311.06, 804,969.57 and 315,039.06 is: 434,754.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    583,311.06 : 804,969.57 = 315,039.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    583,311.06/804,969.57 = 315,039.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    583,311.06x = 804,969.57 × 315,039.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    583,311.06x = 253,596,856,661.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 253,596,856,661.40/583,311.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 434,754.07

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