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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 582,388.08, 803,629.56 and 327,732.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 582,388.08, 803,629.56 and 327,732.72 is: 452,234.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    582,388.08 : 803,629.56 = 327,732.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    582,388.08/803,629.56 = 327,732.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    582,388.08x = 803,629.56 × 327,732.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    582,388.08x = 263,375,701,571.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 263,375,701,571.20/582,388.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 452,234.02

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