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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 587,196.88, 810,327.24 and 318,926.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 587,196.88, 810,327.24 and 318,926.80 is: 440,116.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    587,196.88 : 810,327.24 = 318,926.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    587,196.88/810,327.24 = 318,926.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    587,196.88x = 810,327.24 × 318,926.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    587,196.88x = 258,435,073,606.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 258,435,073,606.03/587,196.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 440,116.56

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