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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 584,984.99, 806,498.61 and 464,525.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 584,984.99, 806,498.61 and 464,525.03 is: 640,424.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    584,984.99 : 806,498.61 = 464,525.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    584,984.99/806,498.61 = 464,525.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    584,984.99x = 806,498.61 × 464,525.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    584,984.99x = 374,638,786,972.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 374,638,786,972.72/584,984.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 640,424.62

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