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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 583,803.78, 805,648.86 and 315,531.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 583,803.78, 805,648.86 and 315,531.78 is: 435,433.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    583,803.78 : 805,648.86 = 315,531.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    583,803.78/805,648.86 = 315,531.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    583,803.78x = 805,648.86 × 315,531.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    583,803.78x = 254,207,818,850.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 254,207,818,850.77/583,803.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 435,433.66

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