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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 584,715.81, 806,907.83 and 316,443.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 584,715.81, 806,907.83 and 316,443.81 is: 436,692.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    584,715.81 : 806,907.83 = 316,443.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    584,715.81/806,907.83 = 316,443.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    584,715.81x = 806,907.83 × 316,443.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    584,715.81x = 255,340,988,044.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 255,340,988,044.03/584,715.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 436,692.46

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