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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 584,911.77, 807,180.29 and 316,639.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 584,911.77, 807,180.29 and 316,639.77 is: 436,963.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    584,911.77 : 807,180.29 = 316,639.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    584,911.77/807,180.29 = 316,639.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    584,911.77x = 807,180.29 × 316,639.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    584,911.77x = 255,585,381,374.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 255,585,381,374.13/584,911.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 436,963.99

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