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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 582,393.53, 803,579.04 and 340,628.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 582,393.53, 803,579.04 and 340,628.87 is: 469,995.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    582,393.53 : 803,579.04 = 340,628.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    582,393.53/803,579.04 = 340,628.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    582,393.53x = 803,579.04 × 340,628.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    582,393.53x = 273,722,216,332.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 273,722,216,332.99/582,393.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 469,995.29

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