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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 587,851.13, 811,241.03 and 319,579.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 587,851.13, 811,241.03 and 319,579.13 is: 441,022.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    587,851.13 : 811,241.03 = 319,579.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    587,851.13/811,241.03 = 319,579.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    587,851.13x = 811,241.03 × 319,579.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    587,851.13x = 259,255,699,330.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 259,255,699,330.45/587,851.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 441,022.72

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