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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 583,316.75, 804,977.13 and 315,044.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 583,316.75, 804,977.13 and 315,044.75 is: 434,761.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    583,316.75 : 804,977.13 = 315,044.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    583,316.75/804,977.13 = 315,044.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    583,316.75x = 804,977.13 × 315,044.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    583,316.75x = 253,603,818,676.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 253,603,818,676.57/583,316.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 434,761.76

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