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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 582,412.17, 803,595.82 and 327,670.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 582,412.17, 803,595.82 and 327,670.41 is: 452,110.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    582,412.17 : 803,595.82 = 327,670.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    582,412.17/803,595.82 = 327,670.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    582,412.17x = 803,595.82 × 327,670.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    582,412.17x = 263,314,571,813.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 263,314,571,813.69/582,412.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 452,110.35

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