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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 588,047.04, 811,503.36 and 319,775.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 588,047.04, 811,503.36 and 319,775.04 is: 441,288.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    588,047.04 : 811,503.36 = 319,775.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    588,047.04/811,503.36 = 319,775.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    588,047.04x = 811,503.36 × 319,775.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    588,047.04x = 259,498,519,404.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 259,498,519,404.13/588,047.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 441,288.71

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