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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 582,183.67, 873,225.45 and 354,420.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 582,183.67, 873,225.45 and 354,420.16 is: 531,599.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    582,183.67 : 873,225.45 = 354,420.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    582,183.67/873,225.45 = 354,420.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    582,183.67x = 873,225.45 × 354,420.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    582,183.67x = 309,488,703,705.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 309,488,703,705.07/582,183.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 531,599.77

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