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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 582,414.30, 873,954.36 and 316,196.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 582,414.30, 873,954.36 and 316,196.46 is: 474,475.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    582,414.30 : 873,954.36 = 316,196.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    582,414.30/873,954.36 = 316,196.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    582,414.30x = 873,954.36 × 316,196.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    582,414.30x = 276,341,274,833.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 276,341,274,833.57/582,414.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 474,475.43

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