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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 586,281, 879,197.32 and 319,899.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 586,281, 879,197.32 and 319,899.12 is: 479,726.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    586,281 : 879,197.32 = 319,899.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    586,281/879,197.32 = 319,899.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    586,281x = 879,197.32 × 319,899.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    586,281x = 281,254,448,974.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 281,254,448,974.36/586,281
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 479,726.36

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