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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 582,152.52, 803,369.28 and 327,504

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 582,152.52, 803,369.28 and 327,504 is: 451,954.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    582,152.52 : 803,369.28 = 327,504 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    582,152.52/803,369.28 = 327,504/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    582,152.52x = 803,369.28 × 327,504
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    582,152.52x = 263,106,652,677.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 263,106,652,677.12/582,152.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 451,954.85

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