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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 587,125.06, 810,236.73 and 318,853.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 587,125.06, 810,236.73 and 318,853.06 is: 440,019.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    587,125.06 : 810,236.73 = 318,853.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    587,125.06/810,236.73 = 318,853.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    587,125.06x = 810,236.73 × 318,853.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    587,125.06x = 258,346,460,684.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 258,346,460,684.89/587,125.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 440,019.48

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