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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 582,450.02, 803,806.90 and 327,817.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 582,450.02, 803,806.90 and 327,817.70 is: 452,402.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    582,450.02 : 803,806.90 = 327,817.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    582,450.02/803,806.90 = 327,817.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    582,450.02x = 803,806.90 × 327,817.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    582,450.02x = 263,502,129,202.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 263,502,129,202.13/582,450.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 452,402.99

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