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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 584,289.50, 806,319.57 and 316,017.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 584,289.50, 806,319.57 and 316,017.50 is: 436,104.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    584,289.50 : 806,319.57 = 316,017.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    584,289.50/806,319.57 = 316,017.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    584,289.50x = 806,319.57 × 316,017.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    584,289.50x = 254,811,094,712.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 254,811,094,712.48/584,289.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 436,104.18

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