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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 584,786.08, 807,024.32 and 358,387.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 584,786.08, 807,024.32 and 358,387.84 is: 494,587.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    584,786.08 : 807,024.32 = 358,387.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    584,786.08/807,024.32 = 358,387.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    584,786.08x = 807,024.32 × 358,387.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    584,786.08x = 289,227,702,872.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 289,227,702,872.27/584,786.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 494,587.19

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