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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 591,477.08, 816,238.77 and 319,544.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 591,477.08, 816,238.77 and 319,544.87 is: 440,972.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    591,477.08 : 816,238.77 = 319,544.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    591,477.08/816,238.77 = 319,544.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    591,477.08x = 816,238.77 × 319,544.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    591,477.08x = 260,824,907,567.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 260,824,907,567.42/591,477.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 440,972.13

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