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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 583,314.75, 804,974.36 and 315,042.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 583,314.75, 804,974.36 and 315,042.75 is: 434,759.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    583,314.75 : 804,974.36 = 315,042.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    583,314.75/804,974.36 = 315,042.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    583,314.75x = 804,974.36 × 315,042.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    583,314.75x = 253,601,336,053.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 253,601,336,053.89/583,314.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 434,759.00

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