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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 582,285.83, 803,869.85 and 408,390.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 582,285.83, 803,869.85 and 408,390.07 is: 563,799.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    582,285.83 : 803,869.85 = 408,390.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    582,285.83/803,869.85 = 408,390.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    582,285.83x = 803,869.85 × 408,390.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    582,285.83x = 328,292,464,312.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 328,292,464,312.39/582,285.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 563,799.51

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