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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 582,464.67, 803,613.60 and 327,766.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 582,464.67, 803,613.60 and 327,766.65 is: 452,212.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    582,464.67 : 803,613.60 = 327,766.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    582,464.67/803,613.60 = 327,766.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    582,464.67x = 803,613.60 × 327,766.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    582,464.67x = 263,397,737,566.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 263,397,737,566.44/582,464.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 452,212.38

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