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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 584,002.08, 805,923.84 and 315,730.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 584,002.08, 805,923.84 and 315,730.08 is: 435,708.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    584,002.08 : 805,923.84 = 315,730.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    584,002.08/805,923.84 = 315,730.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    584,002.08x = 805,923.84 × 315,730.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    584,002.08x = 254,454,398,477.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 254,454,398,477.11/584,002.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 435,708.03

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