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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 582,013.17, 803,169.95 and 327,363.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 582,013.17, 803,169.95 and 327,363.75 is: 451,757.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    582,013.17 : 803,169.95 = 327,363.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    582,013.17/803,169.95 = 327,363.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    582,013.17x = 803,169.95 × 327,363.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    582,013.17x = 262,928,725,082.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 262,928,725,082.49/582,013.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 451,757.35

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