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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 585,954.72, 808,633.44 and 331,344

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 585,954.72, 808,633.44 and 331,344 is: 457,263.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    585,954.72 : 808,633.44 = 331,344 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    585,954.72/808,633.44 = 331,344/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    585,954.72x = 808,633.44 × 331,344
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    585,954.72x = 267,935,838,543.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 267,935,838,543.36/585,954.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 457,263.73

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