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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 587,193.28, 881,128.60 and 317,322.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 587,193.28, 881,128.60 and 317,322.04 is: 476,166.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    587,193.28 : 881,128.60 = 317,322.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    587,193.28/881,128.60 = 317,322.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    587,193.28x = 881,128.60 × 317,322.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    587,193.28x = 279,601,524,854.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 279,601,524,854.34/587,193.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 476,166.08

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