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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 582,529.76, 803,877.72 and 327,878.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 582,529.76, 803,877.72 and 327,878.72 is: 452,465.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    582,529.76 : 803,877.72 = 327,878.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    582,529.76/803,877.72 = 327,878.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    582,529.76x = 803,877.72 × 327,878.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    582,529.76x = 263,574,397,870.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 263,574,397,870.12/582,529.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 452,465.12

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