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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 587,189.48, 810,271.98 and 325,551.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 587,189.48, 810,271.98 and 325,551.78 is: 449,234.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    587,189.48 : 810,271.98 = 325,551.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    587,189.48/810,271.98 = 325,551.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    587,189.48x = 810,271.98 × 325,551.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    587,189.48x = 263,785,485,373.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 263,785,485,373.12/587,189.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 449,234.01

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