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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 587,860, 810,309.33 and 442,447.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 587,860, 810,309.33 and 442,447.23 is: 609,871.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    587,860 : 810,309.33 = 442,447.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    587,860/810,309.33 = 442,447.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    587,860x = 810,309.33 × 442,447.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    587,860x = 358,519,118,501.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 358,519,118,501.66/587,860
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 609,871.60

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