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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 584,316, 806,357.52 and 316,044

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 584,316, 806,357.52 and 316,044 is: 436,141.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    584,316 : 806,357.52 = 316,044 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    584,316/806,357.52 = 316,044/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    584,316x = 806,357.52 × 316,044
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    584,316x = 254,844,456,050.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 254,844,456,050.88/584,316
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 436,141.50

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