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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 586,611.19, 809,523.44 and 318,339.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 586,611.19, 809,523.44 and 318,339.19 is: 439,308.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    586,611.19 : 809,523.44 = 318,339.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    586,611.19/809,523.44 = 318,339.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    586,611.19x = 809,523.44 × 318,339.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    586,611.19x = 257,703,036,175.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 257,703,036,175.61/586,611.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 439,308.08

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