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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 582,016.08, 803,173.95 and 327,366.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 582,016.08, 803,173.95 and 327,366.66 is: 451,761.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    582,016.08 : 803,173.95 = 327,366.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    582,016.08/803,173.95 = 327,366.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    582,016.08x = 803,173.95 × 327,366.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    582,016.08x = 262,932,373,410.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 262,932,373,410.51/582,016.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 451,761.36

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