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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 584,217.94, 806,223.18 and 315,945.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 584,217.94, 806,223.18 and 315,945.94 is: 436,006.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    584,217.94 : 806,223.18 = 315,945.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    584,217.94/806,223.18 = 315,945.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    584,217.94x = 806,223.18 × 315,945.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    584,217.94x = 254,722,939,624.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 254,722,939,624.13/584,217.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 436,006.71

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