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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 591,847.81, 816,750.01 and 319,914.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 591,847.81, 816,750.01 and 319,914.81 is: 441,482.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    591,847.81 : 816,750.01 = 319,914.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    591,847.81/816,750.01 = 319,914.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    591,847.81x = 816,750.01 × 319,914.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    591,847.81x = 261,290,425,508.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 261,290,425,508.74/591,847.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 441,482.46

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