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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 582,438.68, 804,013.38 and 391,562.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 582,438.68, 804,013.38 and 391,562.78 is: 540,523.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    582,438.68 : 804,013.38 = 391,562.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    582,438.68/804,013.38 = 391,562.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    582,438.68x = 804,013.38 × 391,562.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    582,438.68x = 314,821,714,230.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 314,821,714,230.00/582,438.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 540,523.36

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