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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 587,146.56, 810,266.40 and 318,874.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 587,146.56, 810,266.40 and 318,874.56 is: 440,049.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    587,146.56 : 810,266.40 = 318,874.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    587,146.56/810,266.40 = 318,874.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    587,146.56x = 810,266.40 × 318,874.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    587,146.56x = 258,373,341,782.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 258,373,341,782.78/587,146.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 440,049.15

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