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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 583,401, 805,094.10 and 315,129

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 583,401, 805,094.10 and 315,129 is: 434,878.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    583,401 : 805,094.10 = 315,129 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    583,401/805,094.10 = 315,129/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    583,401x = 805,094.10 × 315,129
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    583,401x = 253,708,498,638.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 253,708,498,638.90/583,401
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 434,878.41

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