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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 584,660.74, 806,831.37 and 316,388.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 584,660.74, 806,831.37 and 316,388.74 is: 436,616.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    584,660.74 : 806,831.37 = 316,388.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    584,660.74/806,831.37 = 316,388.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    584,660.74x = 806,831.37 × 316,388.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    584,660.74x = 255,272,360,546.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 255,272,360,546.77/584,660.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 436,616.22

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