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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 584,878.59, 807,132.60 and 316,606.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 584,878.59, 807,132.60 and 316,606.59 is: 436,917.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    584,878.59 : 807,132.60 = 316,606.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    584,878.59/807,132.60 = 316,606.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    584,878.59x = 807,132.60 × 316,606.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    584,878.59x = 255,543,500,163.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 255,543,500,163.83/584,878.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 436,917.17

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