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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 584,257, 806,274.66 and 315,985

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 584,257, 806,274.66 and 315,985 is: 436,059.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    584,257 : 806,274.66 = 315,985 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    584,257/806,274.66 = 315,985/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    584,257x = 806,274.66 × 315,985
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    584,257x = 254,770,698,440.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 254,770,698,440.10/584,257
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 436,059.30

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