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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 584,405.12, 806,478.72 and 316,133.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 584,405.12, 806,478.72 and 316,133.12 is: 436,263.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    584,405.12 : 806,478.72 = 316,133.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    584,405.12/806,478.72 = 316,133.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    584,405.12x = 806,478.72 × 316,133.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    584,405.12x = 254,954,633,967.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 254,954,633,967.21/584,405.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 436,263.52

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