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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 582,150.24, 871,605.77 and 297,225.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 582,150.24, 871,605.77 and 297,225.45 is: 445,011.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    582,150.24 : 871,605.77 = 297,225.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    582,150.24/871,605.77 = 297,225.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    582,150.24x = 871,605.77 × 297,225.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    582,150.24x = 259,063,415,724.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 259,063,415,724.72/582,150.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 445,011.27

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