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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 587,194.88, 810,324.48 and 318,924.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 587,194.88, 810,324.48 and 318,924.80 is: 440,113.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    587,194.88 : 810,324.48 = 318,924.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    587,194.88/810,324.48 = 318,924.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    587,194.88x = 810,324.48 × 318,924.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    587,194.88x = 258,432,572,719.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 258,432,572,719.10/587,194.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 440,113.80

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