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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 584,231.97, 806,237.14 and 326,094.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 584,231.97, 806,237.14 and 326,094.15 is: 450,008.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    584,231.97 : 806,237.14 = 326,094.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    584,231.97/806,237.14 = 326,094.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    584,231.97x = 806,237.14 × 326,094.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    584,231.97x = 262,909,214,866.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 262,909,214,866.73/584,231.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 450,008.26

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