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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 582,328.62, 803,631.38 and 317,132.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 582,328.62, 803,631.38 and 317,132.09 is: 437,652.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    582,328.62 : 803,631.38 = 317,132.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    582,328.62/803,631.38 = 317,132.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    582,328.62x = 803,631.38 × 317,132.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    582,328.62x = 254,857,294,278.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 254,857,294,278.57/582,328.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 437,652.02

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