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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 584,663.74, 806,835.50 and 316,391.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 584,663.74, 806,835.50 and 316,391.74 is: 436,620.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    584,663.74 : 806,835.50 = 316,391.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    584,663.74/806,835.50 = 316,391.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    584,663.74x = 806,835.50 × 316,391.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    584,663.74x = 255,276,087,738.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 255,276,087,738.77/584,663.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 436,620.35

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