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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 582,271.84, 803,550.84 and 327,632.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 582,271.84, 803,550.84 and 327,632.08 is: 452,141.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    582,271.84 : 803,550.84 = 327,632.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    582,271.84/803,550.84 = 327,632.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    582,271.84x = 803,550.84 × 327,632.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    582,271.84x = 263,269,033,094.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 263,269,033,094.95/582,271.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 452,141.10

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