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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 584,099.87, 806,422.73 and 447,872.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 584,099.87, 806,422.73 and 447,872.12 is: 618,343.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    584,099.87 : 806,422.73 = 447,872.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    584,099.87/806,422.73 = 447,872.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    584,099.87x = 806,422.73 × 447,872.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    584,099.87x = 361,174,257,701.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 361,174,257,701.29/584,099.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 618,343.33

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