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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 584,705.81, 806,869.89 and 326,581.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 584,705.81, 806,869.89 and 326,581.57 is: 450,669.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    584,705.81 : 806,869.89 = 326,581.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    584,705.81/806,869.89 = 326,581.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    584,705.81x = 806,869.89 × 326,581.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    584,705.81x = 263,508,831,427.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 263,508,831,427.58/584,705.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 450,669.08

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