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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 582,435.52, 803,786.88 and 327,803.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 582,435.52, 803,786.88 and 327,803.20 is: 452,382.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    582,435.52 : 803,786.88 = 327,803.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    582,435.52/803,786.88 = 327,803.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    582,435.52x = 803,786.88 × 327,803.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    582,435.52x = 263,483,911,382.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 263,483,911,382.02/582,435.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 452,382.97

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