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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 584,683.50, 806,863.65 and 316,411.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 584,683.50, 806,863.65 and 316,411.50 is: 436,648.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    584,683.50 : 806,863.65 = 316,411.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    584,683.50/806,863.65 = 316,411.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    584,683.50x = 806,863.65 × 316,411.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    584,683.50x = 255,300,937,791.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 255,300,937,791.98/584,683.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 436,648.10

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