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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 584,071, 806,017.98 and 315,799

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 584,071, 806,017.98 and 315,799 is: 435,802.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    584,071 : 806,017.98 = 315,799 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    584,071/806,017.98 = 315,799/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    584,071x = 806,017.98 × 315,799
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    584,071x = 254,539,672,066.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 254,539,672,066.02/584,071
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 435,802.62

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