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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 582,370.08, 873,632 and 203,297.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 582,370.08, 873,632 and 203,297.64 is: 304,973.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    582,370.08 : 873,632 = 203,297.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    582,370.08/873,632 = 203,297.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    582,370.08x = 873,632 × 203,297.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    582,370.08x = 177,607,323,828.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 177,607,323,828.48/582,370.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 304,973.30

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