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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 586,989, 810,048.06 and 318,717

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 586,989, 810,048.06 and 318,717 is: 439,831.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    586,989 : 810,048.06 = 318,717 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    586,989/810,048.06 = 318,717/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    586,989x = 810,048.06 × 318,717
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    586,989x = 258,176,087,539.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 258,176,087,539.02/586,989
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 439,831.22

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