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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 580,787, 871,213.34 and 206,810.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 580,787, 871,213.34 and 206,810.04 is: 310,226.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    580,787 : 871,213.34 = 206,810.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    580,787/871,213.34 = 206,810.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    580,787x = 871,213.34 × 206,810.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    580,787x = 180,175,665,693.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 180,175,665,693.93/580,787
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 310,226.75

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