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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 584,733.81, 806,932.77 and 316,461.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 584,733.81, 806,932.77 and 316,461.81 is: 436,717.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    584,733.81 : 806,932.77 = 316,461.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    584,733.81/806,932.77 = 316,461.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    584,733.81x = 806,932.77 × 316,461.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    584,733.81x = 255,363,404,942.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 255,363,404,942.51/584,733.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 436,717.36

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