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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 584,647.88, 806,814.47 and 316,375.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 584,647.88, 806,814.47 and 316,375.88 is: 436,598.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    584,647.88 : 806,814.47 = 316,375.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    584,647.88/806,814.47 = 316,375.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    584,647.88x = 806,814.47 × 316,375.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    584,647.88x = 255,256,634,699.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 255,256,634,699.85/584,647.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 436,598.93

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