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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 587,514, 810,774.18 and 319,242

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 587,514, 810,774.18 and 319,242 is: 440,556.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    587,514 : 810,774.18 = 319,242 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    587,514/810,774.18 = 319,242/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    587,514x = 810,774.18 × 319,242
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    587,514x = 258,833,170,771.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 258,833,170,771.56/587,514
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 440,556.60

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