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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 588,063, 811,533.42 and 319,791

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 588,063, 811,533.42 and 319,791 is: 441,315.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    588,063 : 811,533.42 = 319,791 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    588,063/811,533.42 = 319,791/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    588,063x = 811,533.42 × 319,791
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    588,063x = 259,521,083,915.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 259,521,083,915.22/588,063
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 441,315.10

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