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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 584,526, 806,645.88 and 316,254

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 584,526, 806,645.88 and 316,254 is: 436,430.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    584,526 : 806,645.88 = 316,254 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    584,526/806,645.88 = 316,254/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    584,526x = 806,645.88 × 316,254
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    584,526x = 255,104,986,133.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 255,104,986,133.52/584,526
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 436,430.52

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