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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 584,115.54, 806,089.95 and 342,572.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 584,115.54, 806,089.95 and 342,572.37 is: 472,756.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    584,115.54 : 806,089.95 = 342,572.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    584,115.54/806,089.95 = 342,572.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    584,115.54x = 806,089.95 × 342,572.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    584,115.54x = 276,144,144,604.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 276,144,144,604.68/584,115.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 472,756.03

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