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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 584,061, 806,004.18 and 315,789

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 584,061, 806,004.18 and 315,789 is: 435,788.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    584,061 : 806,004.18 = 315,789 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    584,061/806,004.18 = 315,789/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    584,061x = 806,004.18 × 315,789
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    584,061x = 254,527,253,998.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 254,527,253,998.02/584,061
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 435,788.82

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