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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 584,595.34, 806,744 and 316,323.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 584,595.34, 806,744 and 316,323.34 is: 436,527.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    584,595.34 : 806,744 = 316,323.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    584,595.34/806,744 = 316,323.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    584,595.34x = 806,744 × 316,323.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    584,595.34x = 255,191,956,604.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 255,191,956,604.96/584,595.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 436,527.52

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