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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 584,591.52, 807,281.46 and 430,276.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 584,591.52, 807,281.46 and 430,276.80 is: 594,183.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    584,591.52 : 807,281.46 = 430,276.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    584,591.52/807,281.46 = 430,276.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    584,591.52x = 807,281.46 × 430,276.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    584,591.52x = 347,354,483,308.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 347,354,483,308.13/584,591.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 594,183.24

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