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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 584,140.75, 806,114.28 and 315,868.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 584,140.75, 806,114.28 and 315,868.75 is: 435,898.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    584,140.75 : 806,114.28 = 315,868.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    584,140.75/806,114.28 = 315,868.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    584,140.75x = 806,114.28 × 315,868.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    584,140.75x = 254,626,309,980.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 254,626,309,980.75/584,140.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 435,898.90

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