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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 582,014.58, 803,171.88 and 327,365.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 582,014.58, 803,171.88 and 327,365.16 is: 451,759.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    582,014.58 : 803,171.88 = 327,365.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    582,014.58/803,171.88 = 327,365.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    582,014.58x = 803,171.88 × 327,365.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    582,014.58x = 262,930,487,991.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 262,930,487,991.81/582,014.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 451,759.28

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