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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 582,364.08, 873,622.98 and 203,291.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 582,364.08, 873,622.98 and 203,291.64 is: 304,964.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    582,364.08 : 873,622.98 = 203,291.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    582,364.08/873,622.98 = 203,291.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    582,364.08x = 873,622.98 × 203,291.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    582,364.08x = 177,600,248,345.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 177,600,248,345.89/582,364.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 304,964.29

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