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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 584,248.48, 806,263.44 and 315,976.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 584,248.48, 806,263.44 and 315,976.48 is: 436,047.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    584,248.48 : 806,263.44 = 315,976.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    584,248.48/806,263.44 = 315,976.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    584,248.48x = 806,263.44 × 315,976.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    584,248.48x = 254,760,283,723.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 254,760,283,723.89/584,248.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 436,047.83

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