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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 582,353.28, 803,582.40 and 327,792

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 582,353.28, 803,582.40 and 327,792 is: 452,316.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    582,353.28 : 803,582.40 = 327,792 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    582,353.28/803,582.40 = 327,792/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    582,353.28x = 803,582.40 × 327,792
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    582,353.28x = 263,407,882,060.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 263,407,882,060.80/582,353.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 452,316.30

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