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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 584,238.72, 806,287.05 and 329,584.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 584,238.72, 806,287.05 and 329,584.44 is: 454,847.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    584,238.72 : 806,287.05 = 329,584.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    584,238.72/806,287.05 = 329,584.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    584,238.72x = 806,287.05 × 329,584.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    584,238.72x = 265,739,665,853.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 265,739,665,853.50/584,238.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 454,847.75

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