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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 587,319.74, 810,259.16 and 357,793.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 587,319.74, 810,259.16 and 357,793.28 is: 493,607.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    587,319.74 : 810,259.16 = 357,793.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    587,319.74/810,259.16 = 357,793.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    587,319.74x = 810,259.16 × 357,793.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    587,319.74x = 289,905,276,666.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 289,905,276,666.18/587,319.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 493,607.25

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