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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 584,178.68, 806,166.24 and 315,906.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 584,178.68, 806,166.24 and 315,906.68 is: 435,951.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    584,178.68 : 806,166.24 = 315,906.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    584,178.68/806,166.24 = 315,906.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    584,178.68x = 806,166.24 × 315,906.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    584,178.68x = 254,673,300,406.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 254,673,300,406.48/584,178.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 435,951.04

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