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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 583,936.26, 805,829.85 and 315,664.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 583,936.26, 805,829.85 and 315,664.26 is: 435,615.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    583,936.26 : 805,829.85 = 315,664.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    583,936.26/805,829.85 = 315,664.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    583,936.26x = 805,829.85 × 315,664.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    583,936.26x = 254,371,683,286.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 254,371,683,286.16/583,936.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 435,615.50

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