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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 587,630, 810,930.12 and 319,358

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 587,630, 810,930.12 and 319,358 is: 440,714.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    587,630 : 810,930.12 = 319,358 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    587,630/810,930.12 = 319,358/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    587,630x = 810,930.12 × 319,358
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    587,630x = 258,977,021,262.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 258,977,021,262.96/587,630
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 440,714.43

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