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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 583,801.29, 805,645.30 and 315,529.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 583,801.29, 805,645.30 and 315,529.29 is: 435,430.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    583,801.29 : 805,645.30 = 315,529.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    583,801.29/805,645.30 = 315,529.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    583,801.29x = 805,645.30 × 315,529.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    583,801.29x = 254,204,689,500.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 254,204,689,500.84/583,801.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 435,430.16

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