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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 591,393.73, 816,122.68 and 319,461.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 591,393.73, 816,122.68 and 319,461.56 is: 440,856.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    591,393.73 : 816,122.68 = 319,461.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    591,393.73/816,122.68 = 319,461.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    591,393.73x = 816,122.68 × 319,461.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    591,393.73x = 260,719,824,504.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 260,719,824,504.18/591,393.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 440,856.59

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