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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 582,298.41, 803,589.83 and 317,101.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 582,298.41, 803,589.83 and 317,101.75 is: 437,610.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    582,298.41 : 803,589.83 = 317,101.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    582,298.41/803,589.83 = 317,101.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    582,298.41x = 803,589.83 × 317,101.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    582,298.41x = 254,819,738,969.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 254,819,738,969.85/582,298.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 437,610.22

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