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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 582,457.17, 803,657.91 and 327,715.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 582,457.17, 803,657.91 and 327,715.41 is: 452,172.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    582,457.17 : 803,657.91 = 327,715.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    582,457.17/803,657.91 = 327,715.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    582,457.17x = 803,657.91 × 327,715.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    582,457.17x = 263,371,081,475.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 263,371,081,475.39/582,457.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 452,172.44

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