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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 586,904, 809,927.52 and 318,632

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 586,904, 809,927.52 and 318,632 is: 439,712.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    586,904 : 809,927.52 = 318,632 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    586,904/809,927.52 = 318,632/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    586,904x = 809,927.52 × 318,632
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    586,904x = 258,068,825,552.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 258,068,825,552.64/586,904
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 439,712.16

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