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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 583,991.25, 805,909.01 and 315,719.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 583,991.25, 805,909.01 and 315,719.25 is: 435,693.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    583,991.25 : 805,909.01 = 315,719.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    583,991.25/805,909.01 = 315,719.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    583,991.25x = 805,909.01 × 315,719.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    583,991.25x = 254,440,986,626.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 254,440,986,626.85/583,991.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 435,693.15

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