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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 584,060, 806,002.80 and 315,788

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 584,060, 806,002.80 and 315,788 is: 435,787.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    584,060 : 806,002.80 = 315,788 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    584,060/806,002.80 = 315,788/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    584,060x = 806,002.80 × 315,788
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    584,060x = 254,526,012,206.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 254,526,012,206.40/584,060
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 435,787.44

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