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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 587,929.04, 811,341 and 319,656.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 587,929.04, 811,341 and 319,656.40 is: 441,125.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    587,929.04 : 811,341 = 319,656.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    587,929.04/811,341 = 319,656.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    587,929.04x = 811,341 × 319,656.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    587,929.04x = 259,350,343,232.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 259,350,343,232.40/587,929.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 441,125.25

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