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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 582,415.17, 803,599.96 and 327,673.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 582,415.17, 803,599.96 and 327,673.41 is: 452,114.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    582,415.17 : 803,599.96 = 327,673.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    582,415.17/803,599.96 = 327,673.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    582,415.17x = 803,599.96 × 327,673.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    582,415.17x = 263,318,339,169.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 263,318,339,169.06/582,415.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 452,114.49

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