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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 587,194.72, 810,279.24 and 325,557.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 587,194.72, 810,279.24 and 325,557.02 is: 449,241.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    587,194.72 : 810,279.24 = 325,557.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    587,194.72/810,279.24 = 325,557.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    587,194.72x = 810,279.24 × 325,557.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    587,194.72x = 263,792,094,742.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 263,792,094,742.27/587,194.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 449,241.26

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