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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 582,282.01, 803,864.58 and 408,386.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 582,282.01, 803,864.58 and 408,386.25 is: 563,794.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    582,282.01 : 803,864.58 = 408,386.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    582,282.01/803,864.58 = 408,386.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    582,282.01x = 803,864.58 × 408,386.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    582,282.01x = 328,287,241,334.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 328,287,241,334.03/582,282.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 563,794.24

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