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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 587,126.06, 810,238.11 and 318,854.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 587,126.06, 810,238.11 and 318,854.06 is: 440,020.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    587,126.06 : 810,238.11 = 318,854.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    587,126.06/810,238.11 = 318,854.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    587,126.06x = 810,238.11 × 318,854.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    587,126.06x = 258,347,710,940.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 258,347,710,940.23/587,126.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 440,020.86

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