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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 587,154.56, 810,277.44 and 318,882.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 587,154.56, 810,277.44 and 318,882.56 is: 440,060.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    587,154.56 : 810,277.44 = 318,882.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    587,154.56/810,277.44 = 318,882.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    587,154.56x = 810,277.44 × 318,882.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    587,154.56x = 258,383,344,377.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 258,383,344,377.45/587,154.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 440,060.19

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