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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 581,896.31, 803,127.15 and 364,205.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 581,896.31, 803,127.15 and 364,205.97 is: 502,673.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    581,896.31 : 803,127.15 = 364,205.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    581,896.31/803,127.15 = 364,205.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    581,896.31x = 803,127.15 × 364,205.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    581,896.31x = 292,503,702,699.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 292,503,702,699.09/581,896.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 502,673.24

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