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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 591,818.98, 816,713.79 and 319,886.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 591,818.98, 816,713.79 and 319,886.18 is: 441,444.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    591,818.98 : 816,713.79 = 319,886.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    591,818.98/816,713.79 = 319,886.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    591,818.98x = 816,713.79 × 319,886.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    591,818.98x = 261,255,454,436.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 261,255,454,436.42/591,818.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 441,444.88

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