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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 582,558.96, 803,931.48 and 340,887.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 582,558.96, 803,931.48 and 340,887.94 is: 470,425.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    582,558.96 : 803,931.48 = 340,887.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    582,558.96/803,931.48 = 340,887.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    582,558.96x = 803,931.48 × 340,887.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    582,558.96x = 274,050,548,630.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 274,050,548,630.64/582,558.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 470,425.43

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