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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 582,101.12, 872,306.88 and 315,635.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 582,101.12, 872,306.88 and 315,635.84 is: 472,995.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    582,101.12 : 872,306.88 = 315,635.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    582,101.12/872,306.88 = 315,635.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    582,101.12x = 872,306.88 × 315,635.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    582,101.12x = 275,331,314,806.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 275,331,314,806.58/582,101.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 472,995.68

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