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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 587,439, 810,667.98 and 319,167

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 587,439, 810,667.98 and 319,167 is: 440,451.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    587,439 : 810,667.98 = 319,167 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    587,439/810,667.98 = 319,167/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    587,439x = 810,667.98 × 319,167
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    587,439x = 258,738,467,172.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 258,738,467,172.66/587,439
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 440,451.63

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