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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 583,802.78, 805,647.48 and 315,530.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 583,802.78, 805,647.48 and 315,530.78 is: 435,432.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    583,802.78 : 805,647.48 = 315,530.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    583,802.78/805,647.48 = 315,530.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    583,802.78x = 805,647.48 × 315,530.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    583,802.78x = 254,206,577,769.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 254,206,577,769.43/583,802.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 435,432.28

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