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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 587,856.20, 811,237.75 and 319,584.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 587,856.20, 811,237.75 and 319,584.20 is: 441,024.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    587,856.20 : 811,237.75 = 319,584.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    587,856.20/811,237.75 = 319,584.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    587,856.20x = 811,237.75 × 319,584.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    587,856.20x = 259,258,762,488.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 259,258,762,488.40/587,856.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 441,024.12

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