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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 583,458.09, 805,170.96 and 315,186.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 583,458.09, 805,170.96 and 315,186.09 is: 434,956.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    583,458.09 : 805,170.96 = 315,186.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    583,458.09/805,170.96 = 315,186.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    583,458.09x = 805,170.96 × 315,186.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    583,458.09x = 253,778,686,663.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 253,778,686,663.95/583,458.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 434,956.15

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