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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 581,632.67, 802,258.56 and 377,318.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 581,632.67, 802,258.56 and 377,318.45 is: 520,443.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    581,632.67 : 802,258.56 = 377,318.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    581,632.67/802,258.56 = 377,318.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    581,632.67x = 802,258.56 × 377,318.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    581,632.67x = 302,706,952,347.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 302,706,952,347.14/581,632.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 520,443.52

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