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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 581,926.82, 803,051.26 and 327,278

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 581,926.82, 803,051.26 and 327,278 is: 451,639.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    581,926.82 : 803,051.26 = 327,278 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    581,926.82/803,051.26 = 327,278/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    581,926.82x = 803,051.26 × 327,278
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    581,926.82x = 262,821,010,270.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 262,821,010,270.28/581,926.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 451,639.28

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