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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 583,981, 805,895.70 and 315,710.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 583,981, 805,895.70 and 315,710.92 is: 435,682.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    583,981 : 805,895.70 = 315,710.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    583,981/805,895.70 = 315,710.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    583,981x = 805,895.70 × 315,710.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    583,981x = 254,430,072,871.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 254,430,072,871.04/583,981
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 435,682.11

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