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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 587,177.56, 810,309.18 and 318,905.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 587,177.56, 810,309.18 and 318,905.56 is: 440,091.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    587,177.56 : 810,309.18 = 318,905.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    587,177.56/810,309.18 = 318,905.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    587,177.56x = 810,309.18 × 318,905.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    587,177.56x = 258,412,102,821.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 258,412,102,821.04/587,177.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 440,091.93

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