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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 584,626.01, 806,786.60 and 316,354.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 584,626.01, 806,786.60 and 316,354.01 is: 436,569.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    584,626.01 : 806,786.60 = 316,354.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    584,626.01/806,786.60 = 316,354.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    584,626.01x = 806,786.60 × 316,354.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    584,626.01x = 255,230,170,508.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 255,230,170,508.56/584,626.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 436,569.99

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