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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 582,296.59, 803,551.04 and 337,286.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 582,296.59, 803,551.04 and 337,286.14 is: 465,444.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    582,296.59 : 803,551.04 = 337,286.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    582,296.59/803,551.04 = 337,286.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    582,296.59x = 803,551.04 × 337,286.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    582,296.59x = 271,026,626,799.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 271,026,626,799.79/582,296.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 465,444.29

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